Conserving Mountain Biodiversity in Southern Lesotho

This programme originated from discussions between Government (NES) and UNDP in 1994, leading to a GEF PDF Block A Grant in 1995. Preliminary ideas were outlined in 1995 and early 1996 in conjunction with the development of the Drakensberg-Maloti Mountain Conservation Proposal to be supported by the European Union (also to be executed through NES), and the publication of the LHWP Environmental Impact Assessment and Plan for its Phase 1b. A series of missions, funded by UNDP, have assisted the government to develop the programme proposal in more detail. This programme is also identified as the most important priority within the draft Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.