Enhanced resilience of viticulture in Abkhazia
A vast area in Abkhazia was contaminated by the explosion of an ammunition warehouse in 2017. Clearance efforts supported by international experts are about to be completed, enabling the restoration of the land for agricultural purposes. Endemic grape varieties will be reintroduced fostering biodiversity and resistance to disease. Growers’ resilience to climatic and economic shocks will be enhanced by setting a sector association and training in advanced agricultural practices.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Géorgie |
Changement climatique & environnement Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire Conflit & fragilité
Biodiversité
Développement agricole Enlèvement des mines terrestres |
01.12.2021
- 30.11.2026 |
CHF 880’000
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- Association of Grape Growers in Abkhazia
- Local grape growers
- VET teachers and extensionists
- Wine producers in Abkhazia
- Endemic grape varieties are identified through involvement of international experts.
- High quality saplings of endemic grape varieties are produced in Abkhazia and are accessible for local growers.
- Local grape growers in Abkhazia grow endemic varieties and apply good agricultural practices.
- Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture
- Secteur privé étranger Nord
- ENPARD IV Implementation of Integrated Farming Systems in Abkhazia through hands-on trainings
- EU/UN innovative action for private sector competitiveness
- HALO Trust project on deep de-mining in Primorsky
- EUSR
- FDFA PHRD & UK CSSF / HALO trust Completion of de-mining in Primorsky
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE PROTECTION DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT GÉNÉRAL
AGRICULTURE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Diversité biologique
Développement agricole
Enlèvement des mines terrestres et restes explosifs de guerre
Thème transversal Le projet est axé sur la promotion de la biodiversité.
Prévention des crises
Type d'aide Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Assistance technique avec détachement d'experts
Numéro de projet 7F10548
Contexte | Since 1993, Abkhazia is a breakaway territory of Georgia, struggling with the aftermath of the armed conflict between the separatist forces and the central Government. Abkhazia is affected by high poverty rates and high vulnerabilities to global shocks. Since 2017, the international NGO Halo Trust has been demining the territory near the Primorsky village, which was contaminated by the explosion of an ammunition warehouse. According to FAO, this parcel is suitable for viticulture. There is a market demand for endemic grapes, however local growers lack access to quality planting material. As a result, the endemic varieties are under risk of extinction. Enabling local growers to produce high quality saplings of endemic grape varieties will mitigate the risk of biodiversity loss, as well as create opportunities of additional income for the farming community. |
Objectifs | The overall impact of the project will be enhanced resilience of grape farmers in Abkhazia thanks to sustainable management of grape genetic resources. |
Groupes cibles |
Direct Beneficiaries: Indirect Beneficiaries: |
Effets à moyen terme |
Outcome 1: Biodiversity of grape production in Abkhazia is strengthened with enhanced protection of endemic varieties and introduction of climate smart agricultural practices. Outcome 2: Grape growers in Abkhazia apply advanced agricultural practices and increase incomes. |
Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Secteur privé Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) Autres partenaires FAO |
Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
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Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 880’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 630’062 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 1’607’700 |
Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.12.2021 - 30.11.2026 (Phase en cours) |