Unlocking Inclusive and Sustainable Conservation Financing in São Tomé and Príncipe through The Ecotéla Fund (Foundation for the conservation of biodiversity and protected areas of São Tomé and Príncipe)

1. Area of terrestrial protected areas under improved management effectiveness (Core Indicator 1.2): Target: 26,200 ha
2. Area of marine protected areas under improved management effectiveness (Core Indicator 2.2):
Target: 4,500 ha
3. Number of direct beneficiaries from GEF-financed investments disaggregated by sex (Core Indicator 11): Target: 100 direct beneficiaries, of which 45% women.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
12319
Country
Sao Tome and Principe
Implementing Agencies
Conservation International
Status
Concept Approved
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
BirdLife InternationalMinistry of Environment, Youth and Sustainable Tourism (MAJTS) (Directorate of Environment and Climate Action (DAAC) & Directorate of Forests and Biodiversity (DFB), Government of São Tomé and Príncipe); Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Areas of São Tomé and Príncipe (EcoTéla Fund)
GEF Period
GEF - 8
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Biodiversity
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
GEFSEC Review
PIF

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
981,361
GEF Project Grant
823,069
GEF Agency Fees
74,076

Timeline

Received by GEF
Concept Approved