Environmental research

Pakistan is faced multi-dimensional problems from worst form environmental degradation to ever rising poverty in the masses especially the rural areas where the livelihood largely connected with natural resources. Land degradation, deforestation due to human activity as well as natural causes, increased pollution of lakes, sea and other sweet and brackish water are few to mention. The country is locked with the vicious circle of poverty and environmental degradation as the volume of the degradation of the natural resources increases as the poverty levels increase in Pakistan. The proposed project activities are linked to the objectives of GEF SGP thematic areas of Climate Change and the activities undertaken through this project while using GEF/SGP resources would result in large scale reduction in carbon emission, sustainblity of the forestery and ecosystems etc. The project activities have large scale local and global significance as the issue of climate change has been both local as well as international issue of concern and the achivement of the objectives of reduction in the carbon emmissions through this project would contribute to local as well as global environment Project objectives: 1.Mobilize and Organize the Communities to Increase Awareness, Skills and Entrepreneurship for adopting energy efficient technologies and products 2.Introduce Energy Efficient Products in 15 Villages to reduce indoor air pollution and promote health of women and children; 3.Create awareness about energy efficiency and alternate energy use through publications; Activities to be carried out under project: Activities under Objective -1: Conduct Baseline Survey of the Area Organize 30 Mobilization Meetings with the Villagers of 15 Villages Organize CCB Formation Meetings in 15 Villages Organize 3 Organizational and Financial Management Trainings for 15 CCBs Organize 4 Entrepreneurship trainings manufacturing and installation of the energy saving products Registration of community organizations as CCBs Facilitate CCBs in designing community projects related to energy efficiency Create liaison of CCBs with District Government to access funds for projects Activities under Objective -2: Install 1000 units of energy efficient stoves Introduce 100 Energy Efficient Fanos/ Lamps Construction of two latrines at Bhambhore Museum Activities under Objective -3: Organize a Provincial Seminar on Climate Change Road shows /Publicity Workshops in 15 villages Publish 4 quarterly newsletters containing stories from field and articles regarding sustainable use of natural resources; Knowledge Management Publish 3 Pamphlets about sustainable use of natural resources Comprehensive Video Documentary on Energy Efficiency /Indus Delta Project stakeholders and beneficiaries: Over 6000 local communities of 15 villages and surrounding villages of Union Council Bhabeji, Taluka Mirpur Sakro, District Thatta Local Artisans Local CBOs, NGOs Local government Government Line Departments UNDP

Pakistan