This project protects a wide array of threatened ecosystems containing globally important biodiversity by launching an integrated program for resources conservation and sustainable use in the Sarstun-Montagua region, focusing on the management of the nine protected areas. Project is based on premise that programs for biological conservation must include the promotion of sustainable economicuses of biological resources by communities living in and around the protected areas.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
197
Country
Guatemala
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1996
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP)
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
6,700,000
GEF Project Grant
4,000,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 May 1995
Project Approved for Implementation
29 Nov 1996
Project Closed
30 Oct 2011