These funds are requested to undertake additional activities to fulfill the commitments under the UNFCCC. These interim funds are also requested to help maintain and enhance the capacity of Sri Lankan institutions and experts in anticipation of preparing the Second National Communication on Climate Change in the future. In addition, these activities will help to ensure the continuity of enabling activities as (i) the proposed phase II project will take direction from results of the First National Communication, and (ii) the proposed activities will extend the current knowledge and help to integrate climate change concerns in the country’s planning process.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
1008
Country
Sri Lanka
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Status
Project Approved
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Forestry & Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
100,000
GEF Agency Fees
0
Timeline
Received by GEF
14 Dec 2000
Concept Approved
23 Jan 2001
Project Approved for Implementation
22 Jan 2001