Values and valuation: new approaches to conservation in Mongolia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £234,828
WHERE Mongolia
Summary
To generate policy and practice relevant knowledge of values of ES in Mongolia and pastoral contributions therein and to test efficacy of PES schemes, in order to enhance biodiversity and livelihoods.
MIGRATORY SPECIES, COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, CO MANAGEMENT, BENEFIT SHARING, LIVELIHOODS, POVERTY REDUCTION, INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, POLICY, GENERAL MEASURES, INCENTIVES, GOODS SERVICES, ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION, IN SITU, SPECIES CONSERVATION
Specific Tools
TENURE, VALUATION, ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, PARTICIPATORY, TRAINING, RESEARCH TRAINING
Countries
Mongolia
Project Outputs
1. Key ES at selected sites in contrasting ecological zones valued, with participation of local herding communities.
2. Pilot PES schemes developed and implemented at selected study sites, with participation of local herding communities.
3. Assessment of contributions of PES to livelihoods & conservation in different ecological contexts.
4. Education and capacity building of key stakeholders (government officials, local herders) in ES values, development, management and efficacy of PES schemes in Mongolian context.
