Environmental research

Project objectives: To introduce and promote energy efficient technology (Smokeless Stoves) in 20 villages Union Council Mehrapur. To raise awareness in the community members regarding environmental health and indoor air pollution in target villages. To provide capacity building to homeowners to replace their conventional old stoves with energy efficient stoves Activities to be carried out under project: Activities Recruitment of Project staff Selection and finalization of potential villages. Consultative meetings with community members Formation of 10 village organizations in target villages. Facilitate community through skill development in making fuel efficient stoves and ensure that atleast 1000 fuel efficient stoves are installed in the targeted villages 4 Capacity building workshops for local artisans to develop energy efficient products at local level. Organize Capacity building activities for community members. Social mobilization of the community through 4 interactive theatres of being friends of Environment. Establishing Project Office at Taulka Sakrand Purchasing furniture and fixtures Installment of Sign Boards Reporting and monitoring Final evaluation of the project Project stakeholders and beneficiaries: 5000 Direct beneficiaries of the UC Mehrapur 15000 indirect beneficiaries of the UC Mehrapur UNDP HEED Local NGOs and CBOs Anticipated output of project: Expected Output of the project Improved livelihood conditions of 1000 families through decreasing in cost for cooking fuel and other consumption purposes. Community is sensitized towards wood cutting and consuming less wood Fuel efficient stoves are saving environmental degradation and saving wood up to 40% 90% Women from the targeted communities have least burden after installation of fuel efficient stoves Community is trained and well-managed for protecting their natural resources Formed Village Organizations and committees are functioning and sensitizing the other community members about Energy Efficient Stoves and its benefits. Women are mobilized and sensitized in using fuel efficient stoves. Community members have built their capacity in proper usage and making of fuel efficient stoves.

Pakistan