The project aims to implement the biodiversity components of the Comoros National Environment Policy and Environmental Action Plan. The project objective is to develop capacity at all levels in the Comoros and assist to establish the legal, financial, institutional and operational frameworks and essential technical skills for collaborative management and sustainable use of biodiversity. Key outputs of the project include establishing a model national park managed under a collaborative agreement, implementing at least two species recovery plans, and establishing a sustainable funding mechanism, such as biodiversity trust fund, to cover recurrent protected area and species conservation costs.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
220
Country
Comoros
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1997
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Rural Development, Fishiries and Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
595,000
GEF Project Grant
2,442,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
27 Oct 1995
Project Approved for Implementation
25 Aug 1997
Project Closed
28 Jun 2010