This Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) was prepared for the UNDP developed “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Value Ecosystems in Lake Sevan Basin for Multiple Benefits” Full-Sized Project (FSP) funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF).  
The overall objective of the project is to is to promote an integrated landscape approach and land degradation neutrality (LDN) in the vicinity of protected areas (PBAs) and other key biodiversity areas in the Sevan Basin through Integrated Spatial Land Use Planning (ISLUP), including pastures, forests sustainable management and efficient use of water in irrigated cropland areas, as well as conservation of biodiversity in the Sevan National Park and other biodiversity hotspots outside it. The details of the project are presented in the attached ProDoc approved by the GEF and other related documents.
Geographical target of the project: Landscape of Lake Sevan Basin
Communities included in the project: Martuni, Vardenis, Shoghakat, Yeghegis, Vaik, Jermuk
Sustainable Development Goals: The project contributes to the SDG 15 – Life on Land: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
GEF Focal Areas: Land Degradation and Biodiversity
Project Duration: October 01, 2023 – September 30, 2028 
Other partner(s): Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures, Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor marzpetarans, six Project target communities