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Detail of GEF Project #2482
| GEF Project ID | 2482 |
| UNDP PMIS ID | 2783 |
| Funding Source | Least Developed Countries Fund |
| Project Name | Preparation of a National Programme of Action for Adaptation to Climate Change |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Region | Africa |
| Focal Area | Climate Change |
| Operational Program | EA |
| Approval Date | 2004-04-12 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2005-10-06 |
| Project Status | IA Approved |
| GEF Agency | UNDP |
| Executing Agency | Meteorological Department, Ministry of Transport and Communication |
| Description | The objective of the proposed NAPA project for Sierra Leone is to develop a country-wide programme of immediate and urgent project-based adaptation activities that address the current and anticipated adverse effects of climate change. Correlated specific project objectives will thus include the following: -Develop an adaptation strategy, adaptation policies and measures for Sierra Leone, based on a plan of priority activities addressing the urgent and immediate impacts of climate change; -Engage a broad range of national and international stakeholders, and encourage a Napa process closely driven by specific national V&A circumstances; -Enhance Sierra Leone’s institutional and technical capacities to cope with climate change consequences; -Conduct a national adaptation technology needs assessment, and -Develop linkages with prior or on-going poverty alleviation and environmental initiatives. |
| GEF Project Grant | 200,000 USD |
| GEF Grant | 200,000 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 20,000 USD |
| Project Cost | 220,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 22,000 USD |
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