To enhance global biodiversity benefits, as well as multiple national and local co-benefits, arising from the sustainable, accessible and innovative use of medicinal plants in Brazilian ecosystems, through the strengthening of promising phytotherapic value chains, based on indigenous and local communities’ traditional knowledge and in compliance with the applicable ABS regime.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9449
Country
Brazil
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2018
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
27,726,195
GEF Project Grant
5,722,770
GEF Agency Fees
543,663

Timeline

Received by GEF
17 Mar 2016
Concept Approved
03 Oct 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
02 May 2018