The objective of the project is to reduce the growth of transport-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the City of Almaty, while simultaneously improving urban environmental conditions by 1) improving the management of public transport and air quality in Almaty; 2) building capacity in Almaty to holisically plan and implement improvements in the efficiency and quality of public transport; 3) building capacity to holistically plan and implement integrated traffic management measures in Almaty city; and 4) implementing a demonstration project that raises awareness and increases knowledge on sustainable urban transport.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4013
Country
Kazakhstan
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2011
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environmetal Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty City Administration
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
76,526,000
GEF Project Grant
4,886,000
GEF Agency Fees
488,600

Timeline

Received by GEF
26 May 2009
Concept Approved
31 Mar 2010
Project Approved for Implementation
14 Jun 2011
Project Closed
11 Apr 2018