Developing an Experimental Methodology for Testing the Effectiveness of Payments for Ecosystem Services to Enhance Conservation in Productive Landscapes in Uganda
Project Summary
To test the effectiveness of PES as a viable means for financing and procuring biodiversity conservation outside protected areas in Uganda using an experimental methodology.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 3682 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Lead: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Uganda; Other: International Institute for Environment and Development |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 4 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2009 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 30,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 870,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 1,232,400 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 90,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 2,132,400.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
14 Jul 2008
Preparation Grant Approved
28 Jul 2008
Concept Approved
28 Jul 2008
Project Approved for Implementation
31 Jan 2010
Project closed
01 Apr 2014