An experience on increasing the awareness level and participation of local societies (Case study: Iran, Hablehroud watershed)

ABSTRACT: Sustainable Land and Water Resources Management in Hablehroud project, which has been defined since 1997 as a joint project by the Government of I.R. Iran and the UNDP; in its second phase, aims to achieve an appropriate Watershed Comprehensive Management Model for arid and semi-arid areas through strengthening intersectional coordination among different stakeholders and implementing participation-oriented local processes.