Detail of GEF Project #213

GEF Project ID	213
UNDP PMIS ID	549
Funding Source	GEF Trust Fund
Project Name	National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan, Report to the COP of CBD
Country	Costa Rica
Region	Latin America and Caribbean
Focal Area	Biodiversity
Operational Program	EA
Approval Date	1996-08-21
GEF Agency Approval Date	1997-01-01
Project Status	IA Approved
GEF Agency	UNDP
Executing Agency	COABIO/INBio
Description	This Enabling Activity is to help Costa Rica to formulate the strategies and actions necessary for the protection and sustainable use of Costa Rica'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 planing process and develop priorities for action in protecting Costa Rica's biodiversity , 3) prepare the first National Report for submission to the Conference of the Parties.
Implementation Status	Project finalized and activities completed in 1999.
GEF Project Grant	195,700 USD
GEF Grant	195,700 USD
Cofinancing Total	80,000 USD
Project Cost	275,700 USD
Project Documents	Project Proposal (Revised) 8-20-96 First National Report - Part 1 First National Report - Part 2 First National Report - Part 3 First National Report - Part 4