The long-term goal of the project is to provide the foundation for integrated river basin management and nature protection in the middle stretch of the Syrdaria river basin, providing a model for sustainable development.

Project objectives:

1. To prepare for update and expansion of the system of Protected Areas (PA) and develop plans for sustainable use of buffer zones and biodiversity corridors as well as integrated river basin management (IRBM).
2. Support conservation and restoration of biodiversity with particular attention to flagship species such as Bukhara deer (in riparian forests) and Karatau argali (in Karatau Mountains).
3. Help local communities develop models for sustainable natural resource use providing a basis for long-term income and development.
4. Capacity building and awareness rising regarding integrated river basin management and sustainable natural resource use.

Econet - Web for Life: brochure about project results in the first half of 2008

Econet - Web for Life: brochure about project results in the second half of 2008

Econet - Web for Life: brochure about project results in the first half of 2009