The project would assist the Government of Moldova and Biotica, an NGO, to improve wetland protection and management in the Lower Dniester Ecosystem. The area has been identified as a national priority and the project will assist in expanding the area under strict protection from 500 ha to 5000 ha under the category of National Park. It will assist in restoring affected wetlands and floodplain forests in the park, engaging individuals and communities in the buffer zone of the project and in strengthening collaboration with Ukraine on the protection and management of the Lower Dniester ecosystem and with Romania on the Black Sea coastal zone.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1600
Country
Moldova
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
World Bank
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,040,550
GEF Project Grant
975,000
GEF Agency Fees
146,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
26 Nov 2001
Concept Approved
07 Mar 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
06 Mar 2002
Project Closed
20 May 2005