This GEF Project provides the additional funding for the development of a multi-purpose Marine Protected Area around the globally significant marine biodiversity values of the Mnazi Bay and Rovuma River estuary areas in southern Tanzania. This is Tanzania’s second Marine Park. In keeping with Marine Park philosophy in Tanzania, the sustainable use of marine resources by communities, as well as biodiversity conservation, is emphasized. This is designed as 54-month project including an initial participatory planning phase followed by an implementation phase. There is a focus on protected area zoning with sustainable harvesting. Externalities are addressed.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
780
Country
Tanzania
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
2,073,800
GEF Project Grant
1,495,424
GEF Agency Fees
268,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
01 May 2001
Concept Approved
01 May 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
02 Jan 2002
Project Closed
07 Mar 2014