Demonstrating sustainable resource management for arable land conservation and increased crop productivity in Lernavan and Shenavan settlements

Project Description

The project aims to introduce smart management of natural resources in Lernavan and Shenavan villages to mitigate land degradation, improve agricultural productivity and efficiency and strengthen resilience of farming households
The project will demonstrate a sustainable land-water management system through introduction of high-value crop cultivation technologies, construction of a gravity innovative irrigation system, and restoration of community lands and industrial landscapes. It is also planned to strengthen local capacities for application of smart agricultural practices. The project will directly contribute to the improved livelihoods of 250 households in Lernavan and Shenavan settlements, that will start cultivating previously abandoned 120 hectares of land. It is also planned to introduce climate-resilient crops that will contribute to the sustainable use of industrial landscapes, reduction of poverty and work migration in the community.
Project Results

The project will produce the following results:
• 120 hectares of degraded lands are rehabilitated, further degradation of lands is prevented and a feasible opportunity for cultivation of high-value crops is created;
• About 17,000 meter-long of irrigation system, equipped with energy efficient pumping station is built in Lernavan and Shenavan settlements to contribute to rehabilitation of community degraded land;
• Proper management of water resources in Lernavan and Shenavan settlements are introduced through constructing water reservoirs with 13,000 m3 capacity;
• The capacity of 970 residents of the community in sustainable horticulture, sustainable water and land management and biodiversity issues is strengthened;
• The systems constructed in the Lernavan settlement are operated by “Lernavan” Climate Revolving Investment Civil Fund, where the community residents have access to their own water resources.
The project aims to introduce smart management of natural resources in Lernavan and Shenavan villages to mitigate land degradation, improve agricultural productivity and efficiency and strengthen resilience of farming households
The project will demonstrate a sustainable land-water management system through introduction of high-value crop cultivation technologies, construction of a gravity innovative irrigation system, and restoration of community lands and industrial landscapes. It is also planned to strengthen local capacities for application of smart agricultural practices. The project will directly contribute to the improved livelihoods of 250 households in Lernavan and Shenavan settlements, that will start cultivating previously abandoned 120 hectares of land. It is also planned to introduce climate-resilient crops that will contribute to the sustainable use of industrial landscapes, reduction of poverty and work migration in the community.