Home http://baikal.iwlearn.org These are the search results for the query, showing results 301 to 315. 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 Tender RFQ_GPSO_2014-074 (IWC-78317) “Short-term training program for preparation guides for organizing ornithological tours in the Baikal region”; Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/tender-rfq_gpso_2014-074-iwc-78317-201cshort-term-training-program-for-preparation-guides-for-organizing-ornithological-tours-in-the-baikal-region201d-application-period-10-apr-20-apr-2014 No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T14:55:00Z File 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) ... Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/rfq_gpso_2014-073-iwc-78317 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” No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T13:25:00Z File 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 ... Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/rfq_gpso_2014-071-iwc-78317-201cdevelopment-of-computer-analysis-of-space-images-of-barguzinsky-and-kurumkansky-districts-of-the-republic-of-buryatia-for-identification-of-abandoned-cattle-mortuaries-in-application-period-10-apr-20-apr-2014 “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” No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T13:20:00Z File Tender RFQ_GPSO_2014-072 (IWC-78317) “Development of a brand, media conception and presentation of "Pearl necklace of Baikal" (Baikal protected areas association) in Russian and English”; Application period: 10 Apr - 20 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/tender-rfq_gpso_2014-072-iwc-78317-201cdevelopment-of-a-brand-media-conception-and-presentation-of-pearl-necklace-of-baikal-baikal-protected-areas-association-in-russian-and-english201d-application-period-10-apr-20-apr-2014 No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T13:19:34Z File RFQ_GPSO_2014_070 (IWC-78317) “Training workshop “Environmental education on lakeside areas: best practices and innovations”. Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/rfq_gpso_2014_070-iwc-78317-201ctraining-workshop-201cenvironmental-education-on-lakeside-areas-best-practices-and-innovations201d-application-period-10-apr-20-apr-2014 No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T13:15:00Z File Tender 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)”. Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/tender-rfq_gpso_2014-069-iwc-78317-201cintercalibration-of-analytical-procedures-for-analyses-included-into-harmonized-program-of-hydrochemical-monitoring-for-selenga-river-basin-phase-ii-mongolia-201d-application-period-10-apr-20-apr-2014 No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T13:15:00Z File Tender 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)». Application period: 10 Apr - 29 Apr http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/tenders/2014/tender-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-application-period-10-apr-20-apr No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-10T13:15:00Z File River Basin Commissions and other Joint Bodies: Technical Aspects (The Second Workshop), 9 Apr 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/news/second-workshop-river-basin-commissions-and-other-joint-bodies-technical-aspects-9-apr-2014 The Second Workshop sets out to achieve the following objectives:

  • Present and discuss the experience of joint bodies in specific technical topics in transboundary water cooperation worldwide, to enable identification of challenges and good practices and mutual learning;
  • Demonstrate the value of joint action in addressing common problems, and benefits of transboundary cooperation;
  • Discuss how the work on joint bodies could be continued under the Convention in the new work plan (2016-2018), and identify gaps and needs to that end;
  • Increase awareness on how the global legal frameworks, in particular the Water Convention and the 1997 UN Watercourses Convention, their compatibility and mutual complementarity, as well as the 2008 ILC Draft articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers, relate to joint bodies and can support them.
]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-09T12:05:00Z News Item Second Workshop UNECE: River Basin Commissions and other Joint Bodies: Technical Aspects http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/events/second-workshop-unece-river-basin-commissions-and-other-joint-bodies-technical-aspects Second Workshop: River Basin Commissions and other Joint Bodies: Technical Aspects was held 9-10 April 2014 and focused on specific areas and technical aspects of cooperation in the framework of joint bodies, such as preservation and restoration of ecosystems, water infrastructure, etc. Topics for the Second Workshop were developed taking into account the recommendations of participants made during the First Workshop.

]]> No publisher Dmitry Popov 2014-04-09T00:00:00Z Event The first tender of 2014 http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/news/the-first-tender-of-2014 Dear colleagues!

The Project Implementation Unit is delighted to present the first tender of 2014:

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