To consolidate and operationalize the national ABS legal and institutional framework, including through the development of pilot ABS products and value chains, to enable appropriate access to genetic resources in Morocco and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from their utilization, for sustainable rural development and the sustainable use of globally significant biodiversity and ecosystems.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
10842
Country
Morocco
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2022
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Environment – Department of Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
2,950,000
GEF Project Grant
1,776,620
GEF Agency Fees
168,779

Timeline

Received by GEF
29 Jul 2021
Concept Approved
10 Nov 2021
Project Approved for Implementation
15 Dec 2022