Home http://baikal.iwlearn.org These are the search results for the query, showing results 291 to 305. Meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Green Development of Mongolia http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/meeting-with-representatives-of-the-ministry-of-environment-and-green-development-of-mongolia 29 April 2014 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The Meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Green Development of Mongolia was held on 29-30 April 2014. The Project Manager met the Head of the National Water Committee, Mr. Badrakh Tsend.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-29T00:00:00Z Event Baikal treasure learning kit presentation in Mongolia http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/baikal-treasure-learning-kit-presentation-in-mongolia 28 April 2014 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The educational workshop for presentation of learning kit “Baikal treasure” was organized on 26-30 April 2014 in Ulan-Bator. Four authors of the learning kit participated in preparation of the workshop. More than 70 participants attended the workshop.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-28T00:00:00Z Event UNDP Q1 2014 Report (RUS) http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/project/project-tender-reports-2012/2014-undp-reports/undp-q1-2014-report-rus No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-24T02:08:34Z File UNDP Q1 2014 Report http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/project/project-tender-reports-2012/2014-undp-reports/undp-q1-2014-report No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-24T02:04:23Z File 2014 UNDP Reports http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/project/project-tender-reports-2012/2014-undp-reports No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-23T09:41:24Z Folder Workshop of Benefits of Transboundary Water Cooperation http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/workshop-of-benefits-of-transboundary-water-cooperation 22 April 2014 Geneva, Switzerland The workshop provided a platform to:

Discuss between stakeholders with different backgrounds (water practitioners, politicians, parliamentarians, journalists, researchers...) the benefits of transboundary water cooperation and how benefits assessment can support the transboundary water cooperation processes;

Share experiences, good practices, challenges faced and lessons learned on the identification, assessment and communication of the wide range of benefits that can be generated by transboundary water cooperation;

Support the further development of the draft Policy Guidance Note on identifying, assessing and communicating the benefits of transboundary water cooperation.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-22T00:00:00Z Event Tenders deadline extension http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/news/tenders-deadline-extension The deadline for submitting of applications for the following tenders is extended by 29 April 2014:

•     RFQ_GPSO_2014-068 (IWC-78317) «Intercalibration of analytical procedures for analytes, included into harmonized program of hydrochemical monitoring for Selenga river basin. Phase II. (The Russian Federation)»
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014-069 (IWC-78317) “Intercalibration of analytical procedures for analyses, included into harmonized program of hydrochemical monitoring for Selenga river basin. Phase II. (Mongolia)”
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014_070 (IWC-78317) “Training workshop “Environmental education on lakeside areas: best practices and innovations”
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014-071 (IWC-78317) ““Development of computer analysis of space images of Barguzinsky and Kurumkansky districts of the Republic of Buryatia for identification of abandoned cattle mortuaries in Barguzinsky and Kurumkansy districts, and carrying out of microbiological analysis of soil in order to reveal the anthrax strains”
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014-073 (IWC-78317) “Development and publish a special release of journal devoted to sustainable ecotourism development in "Pearl necklace of Baikal" (Baikal protected areas association) in Russian and English”
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014-074 (IWC-78317) “Short-term training program for preparation guides for organizing ornithological tours in the Baikal region”
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014_075 (IWC-78317) «The Ecological Atlas of the Baikal Basin publishing - Russia»
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014_076 (IWC-78317) «The Ecological Atlas of the Baikal Basin publishing - Mongolia»
•    RFQ_GPSO_2014-077 (IWC-78317) The demonstration best practices in siting a new mine in order to avoid soil and groundwater contamination and impacts on surface water systems”

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-21T07:11:09Z News Item Seminar of heads of municipal authorities and managers of protected areas of the Baikal region (18 Apr 2014) http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/seminar-of-heads-of-municipal-authorities-and-managers-of-protected-areas-of-the-baikal-region-18-apr-2014 During the workshop a wide range of problems was discussed. The problems are associated with the solution of socio-economic and environmental problems in the coastal areas of the Baikal region. The need was confirmed for a close and continuing coordination of municipal authorities as the closest level management interacts with the public.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-18T00:00:00Z Event Tender RFQ_GPSO_2014_066 (IWC-78317) “Shoreline and ice cleanup campaigns for Lake Baikal and Selenga River”, application period: 05 Apr 2014 - 25 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/news/tender-rfq_gpso_2014_066-iwc-78317-201cshoreline-and-ice-cleanup-campaigns-for-lake-baikal-and-selenga-river201d-application-period-05-apr-2014-25-apr-2014 Application deadline for this tender is prolonged up to 25 April 2014 (10:00 am, +09 UTC)

http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/tender-rfq_gpso_2014_066-iwc-78317-201cshoreline-and-ice-cleanup-campaigns-for-lake-baikal-and-selenga-river201d-application-period-05-apr-2014-15-apr-2014/view?set_language=en

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-15T05:43:00Z News Item Drawing and essay writing competition http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/drawing-and-essay-writing-competition Every year the world water day is celebrated on March 22nd, 2014. In the frameworks of this event and in cooperation with UNDP-GEF Project “Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Baikal Basin Transboundary Ecosystem”, Orkhon River Basin Authority organized essay writing competition on topics “Water conservation” for senior students of 9-12th grade, “Who knows Ugiinuur the best?” for students 7-8th grade and drawing competition on topics “Water-precious thing” for 4-6th grade students among secondary school children of Erdenebulgan and Ugiinuur soums. Totally 45 students participated in 3 competitions.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-15T00:00:00Z Event Brief introduction of “Ugii” lake and cleaning campaign round the lake http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/brief-introduction-of-201cugii201d-lake-and-cleaning-campaign-round-the-lake In 1998, the lake “Ugii” was inscribed in Ramsar convention. The lake is located on Orkhon river basin with coastal area of 2510 hectares which consists of slushy ground surrounded by grassland. The lake is natural scenic place, which has numerous rivers and ponds as well as bog with alluvium stream on the west.

Total area of the lake is approx. 50km2 and length of the coastal line is 24.7 km. Maximum depth of the lake is 15.3 m and total volume is 147.9m3.

Cleaning campaign was organized around the “Ugii” lake on 20-21 March, 2014 under the financial support of UNDP-GEF Project “Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Baikal Basin Transboundary Ecosystem”

Totally 20 people and 2 trucks participated in the cleaning campaign and disposed 5 tons of garbage to local Ugiinuur soum’s dump.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-15T00:00:00Z Event “Baikal without boundaries” HD on TV channels http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/201cbaikal-without-boundaries201d-hd-on-tv-channels Russian and Mongolian language versions of “Baikal without boundaries” HD films were televised by number of TV channels. TV channel “MIR Buryatia” in Russia and Soyon Gegeeruulegch TV in Mongolia have already broadcasted this film. Moreover, negotiations are in progress regarding the film translations on another TV channels:

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-14T00:00:00Z Event Lake Baikal ice cleaning campaign http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/lake-baikal-ice-cleaning-campaign

A spring campaign, devoted to cleaning of Lake Baikal ice was finished on 12 April 2014 with the support of The Project. This event was timed to traditional "Baikal fishery 2014". 57 volunteers participated in this campaign. Summarizing the results of the event, 25 garbage bags were filled. Volunteers also organized a public awareness campaign, noticed an importance of

Volunteers talked about methods of waste management, on separate collection and recycling of waste, explained the importance of separate collection of garbage on lake Baikal. The issues of environmental behavior, fire safety were raised. The principles of sports fishing - "catch - release" were promoted.

Source (photo and text): https://www.facebook.com/SaveBaikal/posts/630798393662931

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-12T00:00:00Z Event The Lake Baikal Project mid-term Evaluation http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/the-lake-baikal-project-mid-term-evaluation The field trip over protected areas in Kabansky, Barguzinsky districts and cattle mortuaries constructed in Kurumkansky district (Buryatia) was organized by PMU team for international expert-evaluator during mid-term evaluation of the project.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-11T00:00:00Z Event Tender RFQ_GPSO_2014-077 (IWC-78317) The demonstration best practices in siting a new mine in order to avoid soil and groundwater contamination and impacts on surface water systems.” . Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/tender-rfq_gpso_2014-077-iwc-78317-the-demonstration-best-practices-in-siting-a-new-mine-in-order-to-avoid-soil-and-groundwater-contamination-and-impacts-on-surface-water-systems-201d-application-period-10-apr-20-apr-2014 No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T15:00:00Z File