Title: Sustainable Development
1- Sustainable Development
- Initiatives of International Organizations
- Example of Heifer International
- Viktor Teres, PhD, MBA,
- President of the International Charitable
Foundation Heifer Project International,
Ukraine -
2Plan of Presentation
- Overview role of International Organisations
(IOs) in promoting Sustainable Development (SD) - Heifer Ukraine at a glance
- Heifer International at a glance
- Carpathian region challenges, opportunities of
SD - Carpathian convention as a platform for SD in the
region - HPI projects in Carpathian region
- EU INTERREG IIIB CADSES Carpathian Project
- Our partners IOs, management authorities
- Whats next further opportunities/ needs to
facilitate SD in Carpathians
3Overview Role of IOs as Agents of Sustainable
Development
IOs
- Work with governments to help them meet
obligations under international conventions (i.e.
Carpathian Convention) - Assess/ monitor local needs work with
communities, all stakeholders to promote
principles of sustainable development - Develop/ implement international/ national
/regional/ local policy initiatives, including
sustainable agriculture, rural development,
ecotourism, forestry etc. - Publicize success stories and local needs
- Build alliances, develop capacities of
stakeholders
What Heifer and its partners do in Carpathian
region!
4Heifer Project International in Ukraine
- Programme has been working in Ukraine since 1994
- Registered as an International Charitable
Foundation Heifer Project International (ICF
HPI) in 2000 - Key objective in Ukraine assisting rural
communities, small businesses in rural area,
farmers and their associations to raise the life
standards and achieve self-support - Offices Kyiv (11 employees), Lviv (4
employees) regional representatives in Crimea
and Odessa - 50 projects since 2004.
5Areas of Heifer work in Ukraine
- Development of small rural businesses and
Agricultural Service Cooperatives
6Heifer International in the world
- Heifer International international charitable
foundation, with a mission to work with
communities to end hunger and poverty and to care
for the earth. - Founded in 1944 in USA, Little Rock
- Works in more than 50 countries
- Supported over 10 mln. families
- See more at www.heifer.org
7Sustainability and Heifer International
Headquarters
- Green Facts
- Water is collected on roof in 25,000-gallon water
tower, where it is cleaned by a natural
filtration system - As water moves around the building, it is
filtered by native indigenous plants that remove
impurities - The building is crafted to maximize sunlight,
with an east-to-west, narrow, curved design. - Brownfield recovery of the site before
construction - Recycled ecologically friendly construction
materials - Recycling
- Recognitions/ Awards
- Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green
Building Council, 2007 - National American Institute of Architects
Committee on the Environments (COTE) Top Ten
Green Projects 2007
8Heifer Internationals SD efforts in the field
- Soil Conservation (incl. vermiculture)
- Water Conservation
- Agro-biodiversity
- Agroforestry
- Indigenous Breeds of Livestock
- Zero-grazing
9Heifer International SD Projects in Mountain Areas
- Example Project for the Sustainable Development
of the High Mountains Biodiversity, Peru - Project components include management and use of
biodiversity conservation the promotion of
agroecology, incl. - incorporation of manure
- compost and humus
- crop rotation for the control of pests
- crop diversification on the family premises for
greater food options - reforestation of slopes and agroforestry with
native plants - use of medicinal plants for pest control and
diseases - recovery of native forages
- Improved cookstoves.
We used to cut down trees for firewood, but now
we just cook with brush and no one cuts down any
trees.
10Carpathian Region
- Europes largest mountain range!
- Living environment for up to 18 million people!
- Europes greatest reserve of pristine forest,
refuge for brown bears, wolves, bison, lynx,
eagles and some 200 unique plant species found
nowhere else in the world - Continents cleanest streams and drinking water
supplies - Unique natural, historical and cultural heritage
- Heaven for wildlife and ecological networks
within Europe
11SD principles in historical traditions of
Carpathians
- Ethnic diversity corresponding to landscape
diversity (7 major ethnic groups and more than
six principal religious groups) - Sustainable mountain shepherding
- Good forest management practices (till XIX
cent.) - Caring about wildlife and farm animals as seen
in traditions, mythology - Nature-related arts and crafts environmentally
friendly philosophy and life cycle.
12SD principles in Hutsul culture
- Where Southeastern Carpathians (Ivano-Frankivsk
and Chernivtsy regions, Rakhiv district of
Zakarpattia region) - What
- Construction disconnectedness of farmsteads,
unique close-circuit household complexes low
waste production - Traditional animal breeds
- Folk arts/ crafts carving, pyrography and
encrustation, pottery, decorative weaving, carpet
weaving etc. - - Respect to nature in traditions and habits
- - Nature is personified, has deep impact on
mythology.
- Some environmentally friendly traditions/
beliefs - Hutsul horse breed
- Animals are an integral part of traditional
celebrations (Christmas, Harvest festivities
etc.) - Protecting water springs, trees (they are
believed to have souls f.i. mavky) - Caring about bird nests during mowing
- Persuading injured game animals a crime.
13Regional Challenges
- Rural mountain areas are facing new threats posed
by globalization processes - Negative demographic trends (aging population,
low birth rates, abandonment of mountain regions
- alarming migration rates) - Low level of local and foreign investment and
technological upgrade - Low competitiveness of local produce
- Lower income in agriculture in comparison with
the rest of the country - High unemployment rates
- Problem of younger generations loosing the skills
in traditional agriculture, crafts and other
specialties - Threat of spreading of the big companies
(logging, tourism) having no traditional relation
to the land - Unsustainable water and forest management
practices
14Carpathian Convention
- Unique agreement addressing exclusively mountain
ecosystems - Signed May 2003
- Entry into force - 1 January 2006
- Ratification by the Parliaments of all the
Carpathian countries - COP1 - 11-13 December 2006, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Carpathian Project promoted by the programme EU
INTERREG IIIB CADSES - Partnerships MoUs with the Alpine Convention,
the Ramsar Convention and Central European
Initiative (CEI), cooperative agreement with
EURAC
15Carpathian Convention
- Carpathian Convention provides
- trans-national framework for cooperation and
multi-sectoral policy coordination, including
sustainable agriculture, rural development and
forestry - platform for joint strategies and policies for
sustainable development - forum for dialogue and permanent communication
between all stakeholders involved
16Heifer-Ukraines projects in Carpathians
- 1. Support of rural communities projects - mainly
dairy cattle husbandry (9 projects) - Number of heifers -
- Purchased 283
- Passed-on 229
2. Revival of endangered breeds projects (6
projects) Carpathian Brown Cow Hutsul
horse Ukrainian Mountain Sheep Purchased
64 64 258 Passed-on 24 25 66
3. Rural tourism development projects (7
projects), including EU INTERREG IIIB CADSES
Carpathian Project and multi-component projects
17Projects on dairy cattle breeding in Carpathian
mountain areas
- Aim support of dairy cattle husbandry by private
households through providing them with heifers
of the Simmental breed, artificial insemination,
improving veterinary care. - 3 projects in Lviv oblast, 1994-2008
- 27-0810-01 Small Farm Devt in Drogobych raion
- 27-0801-01 Cattle Devt in the mountain area
(Drogobych raion) - 27-0805-01 Skole District Dairy Cattle Breeding
Improvement - RESULTS
- Provided 184 heifers, equipment for 2 veterinary
centers and artificial insemination centers,
specialized trainings, feeds, mineral fertilizers
for pasture management. - 2 ASCs are established and received equipment
(tractors, equipment for milk collection)
18Project on Dairy Goat Breeding in Nelipyno
- Zakarpattia, 2002-2006
- RESULTS/ OUTCOMES
- Community received
- 54 does (female goats) and 2 bucks (male goats)
in total - Trainings on goat breeding.
- ASC Nelipinskiy created and provided with
equipment. - 2) Since 2007, ASC sells pure-blood goats.
-
19Heifer Ukraines Initiatives in Rural Green
Tourism
- Revival of endangered breeds of farm animals in
Hutsul Region (2002 2008. Budget
139,810 ) - Agroecological Initiative Revival of Hutsul
Horse Breed in Carpathians (2003 2008. Budget
25,000 ) - HPI / Carpathian Project 1 (2005 2009.
Budget 149,900 ) - RESULTS
- Within the framework of these projects, 49 mares
and 3 breeding stallions of Hutsul breed, 20
saddles, 3 coaches, 53 heifers, 155 ewes, 120 bee
packages as well as other equipment, seeds,
ornamental saplings were provided for rural
families. - Totally, 74 horses are provided, incl. pass-ons
(about 15 of world population according to FAO) - All project participants are trained in
veterinary management, marketing etc. - Additionally, 18 heifers, 19 mares and 53 ewes
were passed on as the gift to other families by
project participants. - During year 2006, income from Green tourism
activity in these projects reached 2,700. - 2 ASCS are created and effectively operate.
20Eurasia Foundation project Demonstration Model
of Sustainable Development in Ukrainian
Carpathians
- Budget 70,465 (Heifer-Ukraine 43,050,
Eurasia Foundation 27,415) -
- Accommodation Outputs of implemented project,
which lasted only for 1 year (2004-2005) - Beginning End
Difference - Operating agrohouseholds 38 59
21 - Received visitors, inds. 1220
2250 1030 - Households owners received additional income of
2,277 from providing accommodation for tourists. - Horse routes (horseback riding, trip by coach)
- 10 horse routes have been developed, manual on
horse tourism To Carpathians riding the horse
has been issued (500 copies) - Income from tourism - 9,208 (2005)
21Heifer Ukraines Initiatives in Rural Green
Tourism (Carpathian project 2)
- 5 projects, incl.
- Helping rural families in the Bukovyna region
(2007 2012. Budget 196,566) - Carpathian Project Helping rural families in
Turka raion, Lviv oblast (2007 2012. Budget
121,540) - Promoting rural tourism development for people
residing in the area of Skolivski Beskydy
National park (2007 2012. Budget 77,408) - Outcomes Rural families will receive 20 mares
and 2 breeding stallions of Hutsul breed, 20
saddles, 1 cart, 60 heifers, 100 ewes and 7 rams,
50 bee packages, other equipment, seeds,
ornamental saplings. All project participants
undergo trainings in veterinary care, tourism
marketing etc.
22EU INTERREG IIIB CADSES Carpathian Project -
Protection and sustainable development of the
Carpathians in a transnational framework
- Funded by the EU Community Initiative INTERREG
IIIB CADSES Environment Programme - Developed by UNEP (Vienna) and RTI Polska
together with Carpathian Convention Signatories - Implementers 18 governmental and
non-governmental institutions/orgs from 10
countries, incl. Austria, Greece, Italy, Germany,
Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Hungary,
Ukraine and Czech Republic - Approved in May 2006
- Aimed at solving of common problems, related with
preserving of environment, historical and
cultural heritage, economical and social
development of the Carpathian Region - Total funding of the project is 4.260.000 EURO.
Funding of Ukrainian part of the project,
financed by TACIS is 225,000 EURO and direct
funding of Heifer-Ukraine is 25,000 EURO.
23Carpathian project (2006-2008)
- Outputs
- Web page and web-portal created/ updated as an
information and teaching tool
http//www.carpathianproject.eu/portal/
www.greentour.com.ua - Cultural heritage analysis conducted for future
development - Socio-economic analysis of the Carpathian Area
- Forestry and timber industry analysis
- Analysis of human settlements
- National spatial development strategies and plans
review - Developed 2 strategies (of rural tourism
development SME support in mountainous areas)
short term - 3-5 year and long-term - 5 year
plans - Developed professional skills in tourism -
trainings, exchanges - Handbook for local authorities and development
actors - National conferences, workshops to discuss and
exchange experience
24Carpathian project Skills development
- Trainings
- For tourism industry stakeholders in Greece
(20 people) - For members of households providing hospitality
services - Topics of trainings and consultationsRural
tourism development Arranging the rural tourist
householdHorse tourism Sustainable use of
natural recourses for rural tourism development
Community social development Fundraising and
applying for grants. - For local authorities and NGOs in Yaremche,
2008 Development of rural tourism, Marketing
in rural tourism - For prospective inspectors of the Rural Green
Tourism Network who are expected to certify
private households providing hospitality services
25Carpathian Project
- Some outcomes/ impacts
- Established active network of rural tourism
objects and stakeholders - Increased number of households, which provide
green tourism services (up to 20-30 annually) - Introduced and widely supported voluntary system
of categorization of accommodation places - Increased role of local communities and private
households in decision making on regional
development - Improved community socio-economical status
(additional income).
26Partners of INTERREG IIIB CADSES Carpathian
Project
- Austria
- UNEP Vienna ISCC
- WWF DCP
- Austrian Institute of East and Southeast European
Studies
- Poland
- RTI Polska
- Podkarpackie region
- UNEP GRID Warsaw
- Institute of Urban Development
- Institute of Spatial and Cadastral Systems
- Hungary
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences - Centre for
Regional Studies - CEEWEB
Greece Prefecture Authority of Drama - Kavala
Xanthi
Czech Republic University of Olomouc
- Slovakia
- REC Slovakia
- Academia Istropolitana Bratislava
Germany ISF Munich (Social Research Institute)
Ukraine Heifer-Ukraine
Romania Urbanproiect Bucharest
Carpathian Convention Secretariat, WGs
27Our partners in Carpathian region, Ukraine
- International orgs/ NGOs
- Union for Promotion of Rural Green Tourism
Development in Ukraine (and its Lviv,
Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia Centers) - Lviv oblast center of green rural tourism
- NGO Halytski Oseli
- Kosiv raion Tourist Association Hutsuliya
- Regional NGO Hutslschynas Heritage
- NGO Nature
- Zakarpattia Association of Local Development
- Youth NGO Ecosfera
- Regional governmental institutions, public
administrations - Oblast (regional) state administrations in
Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, - Administrations of protected areas National
Nature Parks Hutsulschyna Skolivski Beskydy
Regional Landscape Park
- Funding institutions
- European Commission Delegation to Ukraine
- Eurasia Fund
ASCs Gasda" Nelypinskiy" Promin" Silskiy
Hospodar" Fenix" Flora"
Local municipalities
28Other work of Heifer-Ukraine contributing to
sustainable use of natural resources
- Trainings on Agroecology
- Working together with the community of
Trostianets village in Odesa region to improve
the sanitary and environmental state of the local
pond - Vermiculture/ biogas/ compost components of
current projects
29Planned Projects of Heifer-Ukraine in Carpathians
- Flood Rehabilitation project
- Payment of environmental services and other
positive externalities (PESOPE) project under
SARD-M cooperation - European Mountain ABC Alpine experience-Balkan
future-Carpathian opportunity project