Product Description

Executive Summary

This project empowers women to protect cultural heritage sites from climate-related threats, promoting sustainable development and cultural preservation in Pakistan. Over 12 months, 100 women from disadvantaged communities in Punjab will participate in training, community engagement and climate action initiatives.

Objectives

1. Enhance women’s understanding of climate change impacts on cultural heritage.
2. Develop skills in cultural heritage conservation and management.
3. Promote women’s leadership in climate action and cultural preservation.
4. Foster community engagement and cultural exchange.

Target Group

Women aged 18-40 from disadvantaged communities in Punjab, Pakistan.

Activities

Training and Capacity Building
1. Climate change awareness sessions
2. Cultural heritage conservation training
3. Disaster risk reduction planning
4. Leadership and entrepreneurship development

Community Engagement
1. Cultural events and festivals
2. Community outreach programs
3. Collaboration with local artisans and craftsmen

Climate Action Initiatives
1. Sustainable tourism development
2. Energy-efficient practices promotion
3. Climate-resilient cultural heritage management

Documentation and Research
1. Cultural heritage documentation
2. Climate change impact research
3. Best practices publication

Timeline: 12 months

Budget: PKR 9,000,000 (approximately USD 60,000)

Budget Breakdown

1. Training and capacity building (40%): PKR 3,600,000
2. Community engagement (30%): PKR 2,700,000
3. Climate action initiatives (20%): PKR 1,800,000
4. Documentation and research (10%): PKR 900,000

Expected Outcomes

1. Improved climate change awareness among women.
2. Enhanced skills in cultural heritage conservation.
3. Increased women’s leadership in climate action.
4. Strengthened community bonds and cultural exchange.

Sustainability

1. Establish partnerships with local organizations.
2. Develop income-generating activities.
3. Create a self-sustaining model.

Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Quarterly progress reports.
2. Participant feedback and surveys.
3. Outcome-based evaluation.