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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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Ider sub-basin watershed management plan (Mongolia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:20:00Z

· Baselines on socio-economic and ecological condition of Ider 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 Ider 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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Khilok sub-basin watershed management plan (Zabaikalsky Krai, Russia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:20:00Z

· Current basin management strengths and weaknesses were studied.
· Baselines on socio-economic and ecological condition of target sub-basin Khilok Watershed/Zabaikalsky Krai, The Russian Federation for further development of river basin management plans for those watersheds of Selenga Basin were established.
· Sub-basin management plan in cooperation with respective authorities was prepared.
· Endorsement letter from Ministry of Natural Resources and relevant authorities of that plan was received.

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Tugnuy-Sukhara sub-basin watershed management plan (Buryatia, Russia)

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:15:00Z

· Current basin management strengths and weaknesses were studied.
· Baselines on socio-economic and ecological condition of target sub-basin Tugnuy-Sukhara/Buryatia, The Russian Federation for further development of river basin management plans for those watersheds of Selenga basin were established.
· Sub-basin management plan in cooperation with respective authorities was prepared.
· Endorsement letter from Minister of Natural Resources and relevant authorities of that plan was received.

Tugnui-Sukhara sub-basin plan

Tugnui-Sukhara sub-basin plan - Endorsement letter 1

The joint project with OECD for Selenga Sub-basin - Evaluation of effectiveness in IWRM

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:11:42Z

This work started in 2013 and will be done parallel to the OECD Special Working Group Project (Action Program of nature protection in Central and Eastern Europe) on improvement of water resource usage of economic instruments and Buryatia water economic complex management. The customer will assist the contractor to settle working relations with the mentioned Project. It is expected that both works will closely interact with each other and use possible synergetic effects as much as possible.

The assignment is expected to deliver the following baseline data and products:

Analysis of existing accounting and cost control system of organizations of water-supply, drainage, irrigation and collector-drainage networks.
Analysis of work productivity and efficiency of these organizations, as well as system of incentives to economic efficiency and productivity rise.
Analysis of effectiveness of budgetary funds usage, which are directed to modernization and development of appropriate water economic systems.

Development of recommendations and their approbation for improvement of accounting and cost control system, strengthening of incentives to economic efficiency and productivity rise of water organizations, incentives to rise of effectiveness of budgetary funds usage, which are directed to modernization and development of appropriate water economic systems.

Development of a Sub-basin Essential Fish Habitat Model

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:09:15Z

This study identified a location of strongholds of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem health in the Basin as well as degraded watersheds to facilitate maintaining the former and improving the latter. A detailed gap analysis and mapping of existing data on protected areas, biodiversity, and productive sector practices and their impact (Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), PA coverage, species distribution, abundance and condition, active mining claims) was made. Essential fish habitat descriptions, EFH maps and fish stock recommendations were prepared.

Report 063 - Fish habitat

Biodiversity conservation standards and biodiversity management objectives for tourism and mining

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:06:39Z

· Best practice conservation standards for mining using international and regional examples were elaborated.
· Gap analysis concerning best practices and the existing policies and standards in mining and tourism sector in Russia and Mongolia was provided.
· Recommendations for changes to local and national policies, legislation and regional development plans to enhance biodiversity protection in mining and tourism sector were developed.
· Recommendations for EIA process in mining and tourism sector to make it more biodiversity relevant and focused were developed.

Ecotourism and pollution avoidance aspects for tourism plans in the region, especially those being developed in Irkutsk and Buryatia were studied.

Report 1 - Biodiversity and tourism

Report 2 - Biodiversity and mining

Report 3 - GAP analysis of Russia and Mongolia, recommendations

Report 4 - Recommendations for EIA and Tourism plans

Review and rank upgrade needs for Mongolian municipalities in the Selenge River basin, including the identification of ongoing and planned water and sanitation projects, focusing on Kharaa River Basin pollution assessment

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T11:05:00Z

· Enhancement of knowledge and information on water pollution from urban areas and industrial operations
· Development and proposal of policy recommendations for integrated approaches to water, sanitation and wastewater in urban areas with the aim to prevent, control and reduce water pollution from municipalities, industrial areas and mining operations
· Development and proposal of policy recommendations and approaches to enhance water quality and ecosystems health with the aim to incorporate them as an integral part of existing national water strategies and policies
· Increase of public awareness of policy-makers, municipal authorities, industrial operators, and local communities on the impact of water pollution on human health and the environment;
· Strengthening of cooperation between Mongolia and Russia on the management of transboundary water pollution
· Strengthening of national capacities to protect and enhance water quality through policy advice, priority setting, and awareness raising.

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Monitoring of water quality of the Selenga Delta

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-25T10:56:24Z

Seasonal and annual physicochemical and hydrobiological parameters, which characterize water quality and bottom sediments of the Selenga delta, were analyzed.
The received results were summarized;
Contemporary ecological conditions of the Selenga river ecosystem were evaluated.

Groundwater resource assessment as a contribution to the TDA, including surface water - groundwater interactions and groundwater dependent ecosystem in the Baikal Basin

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-24T12:20:00Z

· Proposal of policy recommendations for sustainable integrated management of transboundary groundwater and surface water resources based on holistic, multidisciplinary, trans-sectoral and environmentally sound approaches with the scope to incorporate them into country National Water Master Plan.
· Enhancement of role of Russian – Mongolian transboundary water commission unit and address proposals for sound development, exploitation and protection of transboundary groundwater resources in shallow aquifers to minimize potential international conflicts and competing demands for groundwater resources and social and ecological side-effects on populations.
· Proposal of design of transboundary groundwater monitoring networks and standardized methodology for observation groundwater quantitative and qualitative parameters and transboundary pollution transport.
· Proposal of establishment of Russian – Mongolian GIS databases to facilitate the storage and retrieval of groundwater data from transboundary aquifers for different uses and enhance institutional and legal frameworks to manage, share and use data on international level.
· Increase of public awareness about importance and vulnerability of transboundary groundwater resources and propose adaptation measures in the context of climate change influence on different types of aquifers (shallow, karstic, deep).
· Enhancement of governance capacities and institutional and legal frameworks in support of effective and sustainable groundwater protection policy based on participatory approach involving policy makers, water scientists and managers, water stakeholders and general public.
· Strengthen capacities for the sustainable management and well head protection policy of transboundary aquifers through capacity building and training at all levels to improve transboundary water cooperation, planning and management.

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Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis of the Lake Baikal Basin

Dmitry Popov — 2014-01-24T12:20:00Z

The extensive review and updating of the preliminary Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis of 2008 was finalized in 2013. Updated TDA additionally includes specific studies like climate change assessment, groundwater pollution risks and ground / surface water intermixing, Selenga Delta study and etc.

The Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis was printed in Russian, Mongolian and English.

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