Sharing Knowledge on the Use of Biochar for Sustainable Land Management
Project Summary
To demonstrate and promote the adoption of SLM practices involving the use of innovative organic amendments, based on biochar, that improve the capture and efficient use of nutrients, and enhance productivity, improve climate resilience, support rural livelihoods, and contribute to watershed management.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5824 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Global |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Starfish Initiatives |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2014 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 1,826,484 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 1,257,800 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 173,516 USD |
| Total Cost | 3,084,284.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
30 Apr 2014
Concept Approved
22 May 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
21 May 2014
Project closed