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Award for the Mongolian University Students

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T12:17:14Z

On 21.03.2013 the Baikal Project supported “AKHA” Mongolian TV program while celebrating the World Water Day. The objective of this program was an introduction of water sector’s operation for the public and informing about water resources and water use, water saving methods. This event was organized by Ministry of Environment and green development, National Water Committee and Tuul River Basin Authority. 87 students from Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Mongolian National University and Institute of Agriculture took part in this event. The first prize was a certificate for participation in the International scientific conference “Baikal-strategic water resources of the Earth in 21st century” in Ulan-Ude, Russia (8-12 July 2013).

EUROPARC integration support

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T12:14:53Z

In 2013 the Project supported Baikal Region protected areas efforts to join EUROPARC association. The representatives of Baikal State Nature Biosphere Reserve and Zabaikalski Protected Area took part in EUROPARC Annual Conference 2013. This trip was organized by the Baikal Project for developing Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas and involvement of Russian protected areas into EUROPARC network. The conference was hosted by the Hortobágy National Park and took place in Debrecen, Hungary and the Hortobágy National Park from October 9 - 13, 2013. During the conference Baikal State Nature Biosphere Reserve signed the memorandum of association.

Creation of a biodiversity compatible tourism plan with a route to the seasonal haul for the Baikal seal on the island Tonkii (Ushkanyi Islands), Zabaikalski National Park, Buriatiya, Russia

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T12:05:00Z

The following results under this activity were delivered:

• Performance of reconnaissance of the ecological trail.
• Development of the concept of the ecological path "to the Baikal seal rookery".
• Development of conceptual designs observation deck, pergolas, decking and stairs.
• Preparation of construction documents of improving the eco-trail.
• Improvement of the ecological trail "to the Baikal seal rookery" and the observation deck to the island Tonkii (Ushkany Islands).
• Development and production of informative signs.
• Development of plan for tourist visiting the Baikal seal rookeries on the island Tonkii.
• Development and publication of information materials for the tourist plan.

In 2013 the ecological trail "to the Baikal seal rookery" was constructed. The observation deck and a plan for tourist visiting will be finished in 2014.

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Biodiversity compatible recreational tourism plan for Zabaikalsky National Park

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T12:05:00Z

· The territory of Zabaikalsky National Park according to new revision of Russian Protected Areas Law was zoned.
· Contemporary methods of reduction tourism influence on protected areas were studied;
· Conceptual paper for recreational using of protected areas in Zabaikalsky National Park was developed.
· Feasibility study of impacts of tourism on different ecosystems of Zabaikalsky National Park (protected area, buffer zone, transport corridors) was contacted.
· The biodiversity compatible tourism plan (taking into account the permissible loads) for Zabaikalsky National Park was developed for institutional framework and informational structure.
· The learning workshop for staff of Baikal Basin Protected Areas (Baikalsky, Baikalo-Lensky, Barguzinsky, Zabaikalsky, Dzherginsky) was organized.

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Setting up the model of pollutants transport and water balance in the Baikal Basin

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:55:00Z

Using developed in 2012 database for modeling and simulation of pollutants transport in the Selenga Basin this activity service is expected to deliver the following results during 2013 and 2014:

Description and working complex of modeling system, including mathematical model based on packet HEC-RAS of the Tuul river’s and the Orkhon river’s channels (lower than junction with Tuul river) till junction with Selenga, the Dzhida river till junction with Selenga, and expert-analytical system of Selenga (basing on delution equation).
WEAP-based model of water balance of the Lake Baikal basin.
Results of space spreading of pollutants’ characteristics in weighted and dissolved form of burden of river drift (turbidity, heavy metals, tracers) under different nature-anthropogenic conditions (maps, graphics, tables).
Estimation of characteristics of water drift stocks and dissolved substances for different hydrological conditions.
Forecast modeling of volume of accumulated material in river channel and in floodplain along the length of river systems; estimation of geochemical barriers.

In 2013 a description of expert-analytical system of chemical element transfer down the Selenga River (based on WEAP and HEC-RAS) and a report on water balance of the Selenga River Basin were developed.

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A training for raising awareness and improvement in management of stakeholders in Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Mongolia

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:50:00Z

On 04.10.2013 the training workshop was organized at the Fresh Water Resource and Nature Conservation Center in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and was headed by Dr.L.Jargalsaikhan, the chair of the National Chemicals Management Council in Mongolia. Totally 36 participants took part in workshop including 6 persons from 4 provinces which belong to the Baikal Basin. A POPs/PTS training brochure for the purpose to increase public awareness was prepared. It contains 54 pages and was published in 100 copies in Mongolian for participants of training workshop and other interested persons.

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POPs study guide and trainings

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:50:00Z

Training for rising awareness and improvement in management of stakeholders in Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) was held. It was a part of enhanced hot spot review under Output 1.4 the Project Management Unit (PMU) concentrated attention of the Baikal Basin environment supervision organizations and other stakeholders upon problems of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Persistent Toxic Substances (PTSs) as one of the considerable and dangerous threats to the Basin ecosystem. Training seminars in Buryatia and Mongolia in order to raise awareness of specialists of environment supervision state bodies and other stakeholders in question of POP/PTS problems, consequences of their impact on environment were held. A study guide in Russian and Mongolian considering the Baikal Basin POP and PTS data, including their production, use in industry and agriculture, as well as data about abandoned warehouses with expired pesticides and etc., was developed.

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POPs study guide and trainings

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:45:21Z

061 - Round table and training

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:45:00Z

The training workshop for stakeholders ’’Awareness rising and management improvement in the field of environmental problems of Lake Baikal Basin and the role of green economy in their solving’’

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:45:00Z

The seminar “Environmental problems of Lake Baikal Basin and role of green economy in their solving” was held on July 30 – August 02, 2013 in Istomino, Russia. Basin-specific National Capacity Self -Assessments were carried out and used to identify highest priority training and management support at the regional and basin level. This seminar was organized and supported by the Baikal Project for specialists of Ministry of Natural Resources of Buryatia and Ministry of Environment and Green Development of Mongolia. It helped to develop practical recommendations for consolidation of state, society and business efforts for mutual solving of ecological problems and rising of ecological security of nature resources use.

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Training assessment (Russia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:40:00Z

· Short review of “self-assessment” methodology was prepared.
· Guidance for self-assessments was developed and harmonized with Mongolian training expert.
· Training needs assessment (TNA) methodology for countries stakeholders experts was provided based on project document requirements;
· Monitoring and evaluation system for supply chain development training was developed;
· Training needs assessment (TNA) for stakeholders was conducted, based on project document requirements;
· Participants and the institutes and consultants to carry out training program were identified.
· a Country Training Master Plan was prepared;
· Possible venues for overseas study tour/training/workshop/seminar and in making contacts with identified institutions in preparation for the overseas training activities were identified;
· Training workshops for persons carrying out self-assessments was prepared and held;
· Monitoring and evaluation system for supply chain development training was suggested;

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Training assessment (Mongolia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:40:00Z

· Short review of “self-assessment” methodology was prepared.
· Guidance for self-assessments was developed and harmonized with Russian training expert.
· Training needs assessment (TNA) methodology for countries stakeholders experts was provided based on project document requirements;
· Monitoring and evaluation system for supply chain development training was developed;
· Training needs assessment (TNA) for stakeholders was conducted, based on project document requirements;
· Participants and the institutes and consultants to carry out training program were identified.
· a Country Training Master Plan was prepared;
· Possible venues for overseas study tour/training/workshop/seminar and in making contacts with identified institutions in preparation for the overseas training activities were identified;
· Training workshops for persons carrying out self-assessments was prepared and held;
· Monitoring and evaluation system for supply chain development training was suggested;

Institutional Strengthening for IWRM

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:25:39Z

In 2013 the Project supported existing institutional transboundary structures (the institute of Plenipotentiaries and their working groups) formed by 1995 bilateral agreement “Protection and Use of Transboundary Waters". Additionally the concept paper and the road map for the process of developing and enhancing the legal and institutional framework of bilateral transboundary water cooperation were developed.

The concept paper and the road map were presented on different levels particularly on the Second Steering Committee Meeting, in the Russian State Duma, Mongolia government, Buryatia government and different workshops and conferences.

According to decision of the Steering Committee a draft of revised bilateral agreement on transboundary water cooperation, including a new institutional structure was developed. In 2014 consultations with key stakeholders will be conducted in both countries on the substantive content of the draft of revised bilateral agreement and if necessary a legal advice will be provided and bilateral consultations between the parties on the new draft agreement will be facilitated.

Orkhon/Selenga sub-basin watershed management plan (Mongolia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:25:00Z

The IWRM plan for the Orkhon River basin was prepared in the framework of the “Strengthening IWRM in Mongolia” project in 2012. From 2013 this plan is under implementation of Orkhon River Basin Administration. The content and activities of Orkhon River IWRM Plan were updated. Several recommendations were provided such as a combining of Yeruu, Kharaa, Tuul into Orkhon River IWRM Plan.

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Eg sub-basin watershed management plan (Mongolia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:25:00Z

· Baselines on socio-economic and ecological condition of Eg sub-basin were established. Baseline data on economic activities and their impacts on the environment: (e.g. water quality, aquatic biodiversity) were collected.
· The initial draft of Eg sub-basin watershed management plan was prepared.
· In 2014 endorsement letters from MNET and relevant authorities of those draft plans will be received.

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