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Khor Al Adaid Nature Reserve

The project aims to provide technical support and advisory to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) in Qatar for Technical Support for Khor Al-Adaid Nature Reserve, in the framework of potential Nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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AlUla Protected Areas Network (APAN) Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Management for Iraqi Marshlands Coral Reefs Conservation and Blue Economy – Jordan Effective Management of King Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve (KARNR) Effective Management of King Salman Royal Nature Reserve Effective management of Wadi El-Rayan and Qarun protected areas Enhancing climate Resilience for Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan Establishment of Yanbu Birds Observatory Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAS) in the United Arab Emirates Initial Steps for the Establishment of the National Protected Areas Network Khor Al Adaid Nature Reserve Market policy and legislative Development for mainstreaming sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems in Lebanon Mediterranean Experience of Eco-Tourism (MEET) Monitoring and Documentation of Biodiversity in Kuwait Nurturing capacity to engage in Biodiversity conservation in the Eastern Mediterranean Protected Areas Network Review for Palestine Strengthening NCW in Biodiversity conservation and PAN development Supporting the Operation and Effective Performance Management of the Aqaba Marine Reserve, Jordan Towards Sustainable Management of the Mujib River Basin World Heritage Sites in Arab Countries

The objectives of the project are to:

  1. Providing advisory and technical guidance on protection and management of site to the MOCC who will be preparing a detailed nomination dossier for the inscription of Khor Al-Adaid Nature Reserve on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  2. Enhance Conservation and Recognition: Elevate the protection and international recognition of Khor Al Adaid, promoting its sustainable management and aligning with Qatar’s environmental goals.
  3. Build Capacity: Conduct training and capacity-building activities for the protected areas' management team to ensure the effective preparation and management of the site.
  4. Align with IUCN Green List Standards: Integrate the site’s management with IUCN Green List standards, promoting best practices in conservation and sustainable tourism.

 

Project achievements: 

  • IBEX training and assessment conducted 
  • Initial introductory meetings and trainings conducted
Khor Al Adaid Nature Reserve