The Biodiversity of South Africa is protected from existing and emerging threats through the development of a financially sustainable, effective and representative national protected area network and improved land use practices in buffers around parks with a focus on community benefits and partnerships

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4848
Country
South Africa
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2014
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
South African National Parks,
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency,
Department of Environmental Affairs,
South African National Biodiversity Institute CapeNature
East Cape Parks and Tourism Agency
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
49,559,113
GEF Project Grant
8,550,000
GEF Agency Fees
855,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
12 Mar 2012
Concept Approved
01 Jun 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Mar 2014
Project Closed
16 Nov 2022