The general objective of the project is to contribute to national efforts in mitigating climate change, through a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and through an increase in carbon sequestration. The project’s specific objective is to promote sustainable rural development and environmental management in the Province of Veraguas, contributing to both poverty reduction and the improvement and conservation of natural resources (soil, water and biodiversity).

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4098
Country
Panama
Implementing Agencies
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Approval FY
2012
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National Environment Authority (ANAM); Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
12,450,000
GEF Project Grant
1,500,000
GEF Agency Fees
150,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
11 Sep 2009
Concept Approved
30 Jun 2010
Project Approved for Implementation
04 Jan 2012
Project Closed
29 Sep 2016