Project Info
Project Code
2326N
Tranche
T15
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Active
Title
Circular forest product value chains and nature-based solutions in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
ECE
Collaborating DA Entities
ESCAP
Other Collaborating Entities
Other UN entities
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$500,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Countries or Areas:
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Regions:
Asia
Sub-Regions:
Intermediate Regions:
Countries in Special Situations:
Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDC)
Areas of Work
SDG
12
13
15
2
SDG Targets
12.2
13.2
15.1
15.2
15.9
15.b
2.3
2.4
Brief Description
The objective of the project is to improve the knowledge and capacity of the 4 beneficiary countries (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Georgia) to advance inclusive rural development and forest landscape restoration for increased agroforestry activities through circular forest products value chains and nature-based solutions. Forest-product value chains hold a yet untapped potential to provide revenue to local communities (often the most vulnerable and poorest population) and improve food security in a currently fragile global food system.
The project will adopt a dual approach and two inter-related work areas. First, developing knowledge products that demonstrate the benefits of circular forest product value chains for advancing inclusive rural development and forest landscape restoration (FLR). Second, build capacity for policymakers to implement circular forest product value chains. This will highlight linkages between national economies and the management of forest landscapes, thereby contributing to green recovery planning and, eventually, a circular economy.
The project will adopt a dual approach and two inter-related work areas. First, developing knowledge products that demonstrate the benefits of circular forest product value chains for advancing inclusive rural development and forest landscape restoration (FLR). Second, build capacity for policymakers to implement circular forest product value chains. This will highlight linkages between national economies and the management of forest landscapes, thereby contributing to green recovery planning and, eventually, a circular economy.
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To improve knowledge and capacity to advance inclusive and resilient post-pandemic rural development and forest landscape restoration through circular forest product value chains and nature-based solutions in selected countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Expected Outcome 1
Enhanced knowledge in the beneficiary countries of the benefits of circular value chains for forest landscape restoration and more inclusive rural economic development.
Expected Outcome 2
Strengthened capacity in the 4 beneficiary countries to implement circular value chains for forest products and forest landscape restoration into national and sectoral development policy and planning.