The ENPI/FLEG Program in Azerbaijan

In line with the Country Working Plan an active implementation of the ENPI/FLEG Program in Azerbaijan has been launched in June 2010 Kick-off activities: Identification of high-risk illegal logging and sensitive regions. Pilot assessment and analysis of illegal logging by the example of Balaken- Zagatala pilot transboundary region. Development of FLEG indicators using various techniques including remote sensing tools. Development and implementation of training programs for the lawyers, foresters, local authorities and rural communities for prevention of illegal logging and promoting sustainable using of local forest. Building capacity to help move toward EU standards using experience from European forests’ management.

Economic and social impact analysis of illegal/uncontrolled logging and unsustainable forest management practices on rural population of Azerbaijan Preparation of FLEG booklets and webpage in the national language; Production of leaflets about FLEG and publications in mass media; Development of Teacher support pack for local communities and education sector for protection of forests with ministry of education; Trainings for local community and local authorities. Development of quarterly National FLEG newsletter.

Role of the stakeholders and governmental institutions during the course of the Program’s implementation NPAC İA. PCT Stakeholders and Public Sector Country Program Team

During the course of implementation of the activities the main focus is being put on: Working out questionnaires and classifiers for the collection of necessary data Sociological polls, semi-structural interviews and consultations with the focus groups Classification and analysis of the acquainted data Assessment of focus groups’ needs for the development of the training modules Conduction of introductory trainings and study visits with all focus groups (lawyers, students, municipalities and scholars) Preparation of the national events in the framework of implementation of Program’s activities and participation of Program’s consultants in regional activities

During the course of implementation of the activities the main focus is being put on: Meetings with the key of figures of the local media and journalists Working out and launching of the country website and other internet- based resources which add transparency to the Program’s activities and feature its goals and objectives Preparation and circulation of two national newsletters in Azerbaijani and English Preparation of the first leaflet about the FLEG Process in two languages and working out and circulation of fire flyer Developing of the teacher support pack in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Participation of the Program’s Team in additional activities and cooperation with the other programs

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