Middle East

Samadai Experience: The Balance Between Marine Wildlife Conservation and Dolphin Watching Industry Has Been Found?

In a site where wildlife conservation and tourist interest overlaps, the project aims at enhancing scientific knowledge as well as educational and interpretation opportunities.

Iraq Upper Tigris Waterkeeper Threat Assessment & Action Plan

The Iraq Upper Tigris Waterkeeper (IUTW) will perform an in-depth threat assessment of the Lesser Zab River, a major tributary of the Tigris River in northern Iraq, to document and fully characterize all threats to river habitats (fish spawning areas, river and riparian habitats), water quality and river functions. Action plans and strategies to address these threats will also be developed and the tools needed for expanding these efforts to other river basins within Iraq will be developed.

Arabian Leopard Survey of the Jebel Milhan Protected Area

This project will provide a comprehensive baseline of vertebrate biodiversity (including Arabian leopard presence/absence) in the Jebel Milhan Protected Area. This information will be used to develop a conservation strategy for the protected area and could conceivably result in a management plan.

Development and Implementation of Conservation Measures for an Unique Lizard Population: The Racerunner Eremias Arguta Transcaucasica in Armenia

The project aim is develop and implementation the plan of conservation actions for saving the unique single population of racerunner Eremias arguta transcaucasica.

Identification of Priority Habitats of Armenia (Important Plant Areas, Criterion C) and Promotion of Their Conservation

The project aims are identification of the sites, representing habitat types of plant conservation concern and preparation of the basis for their management and conservation.

Conservation of Egyptian Vulture in Azerbaijan

The aim of the project is to improve conservation of Egyption Vulture in Nakhchivan Autonomy Republic and Gobustan regions of Azerbaijan. To raise public awareness among population about Egyption Vulture.

Public Awareness, Education and Research for Protection Euphrates Soft-Shell Turtle in Khuzestan Province of Iran

The aims of this project are: 1- Establish baseline information about the habitat use, home range and Movement patterns of the species in order to develop a conservation management plan. 2- Education and awareness of local fishermen and also local children towards Euphrates soft-shell turtle protection. The project will merge research techniques with public participation.

Ecotourism and Conservation of Biodiversity in Bani Naim - Palestine

This project aims to conserve wild Palestinian flora with focus on aromatic, medicinal plants and shrubs. To encourage and activate ecotourism by enjoying natural beauty and conservation activities.

Conservation of the Last Surviving Lizard Population in the Caucasus – The Racerunner Eremias Arguta Transcaucasica in Armenia

The project focuses on assessing current biological, geographical and conservation status of the rarest and most endangered racerunner Eremias arguta transcaucasica.

Persian Leopard Conservation in Bamou National Park, Iran

The overall goal of the project is to launch the leopard conservation action in Bamu National Park. It includes compilation of baseline ecological data, involvement of local communities in conservation and establishment of local trust for leopard preservation. One of the main objectives will be decline in poaching of leopard and its prey by diverting illegal financial benefits to sustainable nature-based income.