Goal: To ensure the long-term conservation of the Great Gobi ecosystem and the keystone species it supports through improving participation of local communities in the management of the Special Protected Area (SPA). Objectives: The project has 3 main objectives:1Strengthen the management of the Great Gobi SPA.2Improve the stewardship of the buffer zone areas.3Develop and implement targeted responses for the cross-cutting issues of, overgrazing and range deterioration; over-collection of Saxual bushes and downy poplars; declining water resources.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1611
Country
Mongolia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
UNDP
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
578,196
GEF Project Grant
979,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
11 Jan 2002
Concept Approved
10 Oct 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
09 Oct 2002
Project Closed
23 Apr 2009