Schutzbebietsförderung Armenien - Ökoregionales Programm Support Programme for Protected Areas - Armenia Das Programm Schutzgebietsförderung Armenien im Schwerpunkt Umwelt soll einen Beitrag dazu leisten, die biologische Vielfalt Armeniens zu erhalten, ohne dass sich das Einkommen der armen ländlichen Haushalte langfristig reduziert (Programmziel). Aus bilateral zugesagten FZ-Mitteln in Höhe von EUR 8,25 Mio. (incl. EUR 4,25 Mio. Vorratsprüfung) sollen das Management der Schutzgebiete und die sozioökonomische Entwicklung der Anrainergebiete verbessert werden (Modulziel). Das Projekt fokussiert sich auf sieben Schutzgebiete im Süden Armeniens, die im Zangezur Biosphere Complex zusammengefasst sind.Durch Investitionen im Rahmen des Projekts sollen Planungsgrundlagen und funktionale Verwaltungen für die Schutzgebiete verbessert und Beiträge zur Sicherung der finanziellen Nachhaltig-keit erbracht werden (Leistung 1). Des Weiteren werden die Anrainergebiete in ihrer sozio-ökonomischen Entwicklung gefördert (Leistung 2). Um die erwartete Strukturwirkung zu stärken, werden Erfahrungen, die in dem Programm gemacht werden, direkt in den Reformprozess der Schutzgebietssysteme eingebracht (Leistung 3). Als eine weitere externe Finanzierungsquelle, insbesondere für laufende Kosten, steht der Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF, ehemals CPAF) zur Verfügung. Die Zielgruppe des Vorhabens sind die Bewohner der Anrainergebiete ausgewählter Schutzgebiete. Die Mitarbeiter der Schutzgebietsverwaltungen sind wichtige Mittler. The program Protected Area Promotion Armenia in the priority area environment is intended to contribute to preserving Armenia's biological diversity without reducing the income of poor rural households in the long term (overall objective). From bilaterally committed FC funds in the amount of EUR 8.25 million (including EUR 4.25 million for stock control), the management of the protected areas and the socioeconomic development of the neighboring areas are to be improved (program objective). The investments are being made within the framework of open, thematically focused national programs concentrated in up to four areas. Investments under the program are intended to improve the planning basis and functional management of the protected areas (Services 1 and 2). In addition, the socio-economic development of the riparian areas is promoted (Service 3). In order to strengthen the expected structural impact, experience gained in the program will be incorporated directly into the reform process of the protected area systems (Service 4). In addition, contributions are to be made to ensure financial sustainability (Services 5). In justified cases, operating costs can be financed temporarily from FC funds at the beginning of the projects. The Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF, formerly CPAF) is another external source of financing, especially for operating costs. The target group of the project are the inhabitants of the riparian areas of selected protected areas. The employees of the protected area administrations are important intermediaries. Das Vorhaben soll das Ressourcen- und Schutzgebietesmanagement ausgewählter Gebiete verbessern, bei gleichzeitiger Verbesserungt der sozio-ökonomischen Situation der Anrainerbevölkerung. The program Protected Area Promotion Armenia in the priority area environment is intended to contribute to preserving Armenia's biological diversity without reducing the income of poor rural households in the long term (overall objective). From bilaterally committed FC funds in the amount of EUR 8.25 million (including EUR 4.25 million for stock control), the management of the protected areas and the socioeconomic development of the neighboring areas are to be improved (program objective). The investments are being made within the framework of open, thematically focused national programs concentrated in up to four areas. Investments under the program are intended to improve the planning basis and functional management of the protected areas (Services 1 and 2). In addition, the socio-economic development of the riparian areas is promoted (Service 3). In order to strengthen the expected structural impact, experience gained in the program will be incorporated directly into the reform process of the protected area systems (Service 4). In addition, contributions are to be made to ensure financial sustainability (Services 5). In justified cases, operating costs can be financed temporarily from FC funds at the beginning of the projects. The Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF, formerly CPAF) is another external source of financing, especially for operating costs. The target group of the project are the inhabitants of the riparian areas of selected protected areas. The employees of the protected area administrations are important intermediaries.