(1): To strengthen the capacity of countries to develop, implement and apply the CBD provisions related to access to genetic resources and benefit sharing as well as to traditional knowledge associated to these resources. (2): To increment the understanding and the negotiation skills of countries regarding ABS agreements /contracts, in a way that will contribute to align bioprospecting projects and national ABS decisions with the CBD, while also benefit progress under the CBD's International ABS Regime

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3855
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2011
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
UNEP-DELC, CAN, CCAD, OTCA, CARICOM, IUCN and WIPO
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
952,166
GEF Project Grant
850,000
GEF Agency Fees
85,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
03 Dec 2008
Concept Approved
07 Apr 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
21 Mar 2011
Project Closed
24 Sep 2018