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Creation of conditions for the reintroduction of the Turan tiger and assistance in the preservation of natural, historical and cultural objects of the Ulytau mountain range

The Project is aimed at creating a sustainable base for reintroduction of tigers in historical habitats, spanning the Ile-Balkhash State National reserve, conservating the natural, historical and cultural heritage of Ulytau mountain range and adjacent territories, and promoting the tourist sites in this unique region. 

The key objectives of the project:

  1. Creation of the necessary conditions for the reintroduction of tigers on the basis of the Ile-Balkash State Nature Reserve, 

  2. Assessment of the state of the objects of natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Ulytau mountain range and the development of measures to improve their condition, protection and use for scientific, cultural and recreational purposes, 

  3. Inform and work with local communities to educate and engage people in biodiversity conservation. 

Project Coordinator: 

Meruyert Sarsembayeva

E-mail: meruyert.sarsembayeva@undp.org

Project Duration: 

2021-2026

Project Budget: 

1,376,641,000 tenge

National partners: 

The Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Local executive bodies of Almaty and Ulytau regions. 

Donors: 

The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Development Programme

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Impact

START DATE

January 2021

END DATE

December 2026

STATUS

Ongoing

PROJECT OFFICE

Kazakhstan

IMPLEMENTING PARTNER

Government of Kazakhstan

DONORS

GOVERNMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

$4,302,410

DELIVERY IN PREVIOUS YEARS

2021$695

2022$961,148

2023$244,437

2024$674,758

2025$499,787

2026$195,167

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