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Detail of GEF Project #198
| GEF Project ID | 198 |
| UNDP PMIS ID | 538 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, and Action Plan and Report to the COP |
| Country | Mexico |
| Region | Latin America and Caribbean |
| Focal Area | Biodiversity |
| Operational Program | EA |
| Approval Date | 1997-01-30 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2008-02-27 |
| Project Status | IA Approved |
| GEF Agency | UNDP |
| Executing Agency | National Commission for the Knowledge and use of Biodiversity (CONABIO) |
| Description | This Enabling Activity is to help Mexico to formulate the strategies and actions necessary for the protection and sustainable use of Mexico's biodiversity in accordance with articles 6 and 8 of the CBD, as well as prepare a plan for their implementation. The primary output will be the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. The principal task of this project will be to 1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing information on biodiversity in the country, 2) implement a participatory, strategic planning process and develop priorities for action in protecting Mexico's biodiversity, 3) prepare the first National report for submission to the CoP. |
| Implementation Status | Project activities being finalized. Government is preparing a Second Phase project. |
| GEF Project Grant | 198,000 USD |
| GEF Grant | 198,000 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 56,000 USD |
| Project Cost | 254,000 USD |
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