This Enabling Activity is to help Venezuela to formulate the strategic and actions necessary for the protection and sustainable use of its biodiversity in accordance with articles 6 and 8 of the CBD, as well as prepare a p[plan for their implementation. The primary output will be the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan . The principal task of this project will be to 1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing information on biodiversity in the country, 2) implement a participatory, strategic planning process and develop priorities for action in protecting Venezuela's biodiversity, 3) prepare the first National Report for submission to the CoP.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
204
Country
Venezuela
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1997
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment & renewable Natural 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
273,370
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
28 Jan 1997
Project Approved for Implementation
27 Jan 1997
Project Closed
02 Mar 2012