Goal:To improve the effectiveness of traditional farming systems for conservation of crop landraces of local and global importance. Purpose:To develop models for enabling environments for an effective contribution of traditional farming systems in biodiversity conservation and measures to maintain and promote wider adoption of viable systems.Objectives:1). To develop a framework that links best practices’ for conservation of crop landraces on-farm to decision-making and policy2). To build capacity in the application of both frameworks in influencing policies that impact on on-farm conservation of landraces

Project Details

GEF Project ID
981
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2001
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI)
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,300,000
GEF Project Grant
750,000
GEF Agency Fees
146,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
13 Oct 2000
Concept Approved
04 Jan 2001
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Jan 2001
Project Closed
20 Jun 2008