This project will build capacity to fulfill its commitments to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and help to respond to the objectives of the Convention on a continuing basis. The elements of the project consist of the preparation of the first national communication of Armenia to the CoP in accordance with Article 12 of the UNFCCC; enhancement of general awareness and knowledge among the Government planners on climate change related issues, and subsequent incorporation of such issues into a general development plan; development of an institutional mechanisms/framework to strengthen the dialogue, information exchange and cooperation between Governmental, NGOs, academic, private and grassroots sectors; identification of projects related to climate change and mitigation of greenhouse gases.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
285
Country
Armenia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1995
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
350,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 May 1995
Project Approved for Implementation
14 Dec 1995
Project Closed
31 Oct 2008