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Country Study of Biodiversity in The Republic of Armenia

Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

 

 
 
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No. Action/activity Related activities Related objectives Duration Estimated budget Outputs Priority
Strategic component D: Institutional strengthening and capacity building
D.1
IMPROVEMENT OF BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE STATE SYSTEM
D.1.1
Review and strengthen mechanisms for biodiversity management within the State system, taking into account existing structures and available resources
A.1.1, C.1.6, J.1.5
5
2001
I
Management mechanisms revised
I
D.1.2
Review and clarify specific functions and responsibilities of departments within the Ministry of Nature Protection with respect to biodiversity conservation, and develop mechanisms for increased co-ordination
A.1.2, C.3.3
5
2000-2001
I
Functions and responsibilities specified
II
D.1.3
Rationalise local management system and improve collaboration with State management system
C.3.3, C.1.8
5, 13
2001-2002
I
Management system rationalised
III
D.2
IMPROVE INTEGRATION OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACROSS DIFFERENT SECTORS
D.2.1
Establish an inter-ministerial working group to determine recommendations for an integrated policy on natural resource use
B.3.3, C.1.5, C.1.6, C.3.3, C.1.8
5
2000
I
Working group established
II
D.2.2
Adopt an integrated policy on natural resource use (as a government resolution)
C.1.5, C.1.6, C.3.3, C.1.8
5, 6
2001
I
Government resolution
I
D.2.3
Establish an inter-ministerial Commission for permissions for import and export of biological resources
A.7.3, C.1.6, E.2.6, E.3.1, E.3.2, G.1.9
6
2001
I
Commission established
I
D.2.4
Set up a representative council to co-ordinate biodiversity-related activities of NGOs and to liase with the Ministry of Nature Protection
H.1.1-H.1.3
9
2000
I
Representative council
III
D.3
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
D.3.1
Provide ongoing training for staff of the Ministry of Nature Protection and other relevant organisations to improve capacity for biodiversity management
A.3.1, A.1.2, F.3.5, F.3.4
7
2000-2003
I
Training
II
D.3.2
Provide training for staff of other ministries to increase their awareness of environmental issues
B.3.3, C.8.1, L.1.12
7
2000-2002
I
Training
II
D.3.3
Provide specialist training to the State Inspectorate for assessment of biological resources and for impact assessment methods
C.1.7, J.2.1, A.4.
7
2000-2001
I
Training
II
D.3.4
Provide training to the expert consultants on population assessments and
C.1.1-C.1.4
7, 4
2001-2002
I
Capacity building
II
D.3.5
Organise discussions on the issue of biosafety, and provide training, for personnel working with biotechnology and genetically-modified organisms
A.7.1, D.3.3, F.3.10, G.2.1, G.2.2, J.1.6
7, 8
2001-2002
I
Courses
II
D.3.6
Provide training to customs inspectors on identification of important and endangered species requiring licences for export and import
A.7.3, D.2.3
7
2001-2002
I
Training
III

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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