CBPF: Ningxia Integrated Ecosystem and Agricultural Development Project

The goal of the project is to contribute to restoring the productive and protective functions of the ecosystem resources of the Helan Mountains/Yinchuan area. The project purpose is to introduce an integrated ecosystem management (IEM) approach for the sustainable and commercial utilization of natural resources (soils, water, vegetation and biodiversity) for agriculture, livestock production and eco-tourism purposes. 16 April 2008 The objective of the project is to improve environmental management to rehabilitate the ecosystems and increase rural incomes in the Yinchuan area, and to introduce and implemnt an integrated ecosystem management approach to provide sustainable rural livelihoods for the population of the project area. 9 July 2008 The objective of the project is to introduce integrated ecosystem management (IEM) approach to provide sustainable livelihoods based on better land management, biodiversity conservation and ecotourism.