The overall objective of this project is to reduce the vulnerability of the Gishwati ecosystems and its associated Nile-Congo crest watersheds, and the people that derive their livelihoods from it, to increased floods and droughts due to climate change.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3838
Country
Rwanda
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2010
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
Least Developed Countries Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
12,427,000
GEF Project Grant
3,486,000
GEF Agency Fees
348,600

Timeline

Received by GEF
21 Oct 2008
Concept Approved
09 Feb 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
22 Mar 2010
Project Closed
01 Nov 2016