The project will assist the government of Kazakhstan to address the underlyiung caus=es and mainthreats to specific wetland sites for long-term biodiversity conservation. It will address activities related to; (a) a national integrated biodiversity conservation and management policy and regulatory frameworks, a well ppanned effective protected area operations, increased emphasis on management and learning among management stakeholders and increased awareness and support among local communities; and specific sustainable use activities in productive landscaopes around three priority sites. It will also establish a migratory bird wetland conservation fund matched on a 1:3 ratio

Project Details

GEF Project ID
838
Country
Kazakhstan
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Natural Resources and Enviroment Protection
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
25,670,000
GEF Project Grant
8,710,000
GEF Agency Fees
777,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Jul 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
23 Sep 2002
Project Closed
29 Oct 2012