The major objectives of this project are: ·To develop and approve at government level a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), as required by CBD Article 6a and in accordance with CoP Decisions II/7, III/9 and III/21; ·To establish and operate an information network through the National Biodiversity Clearinghouse Mechanism (CHM), in accordance with CBD Article 18 and CoP Decisions I/3, II/3, III/4, IV/2, V/14, and VI/18; ·To prepare and submit to the CBD 1st and 2nd National Reports, in accordance with CBD Article 26 and CoP Decisions II/17, III/9, IV/14 and V/19; and ·To assess priority capacity building needs for managing the use and conservation of biodiversity in BiH, in accordance with the GEF Guidelines for Additional Funding of Biodiversity Enabling Activities (Expedited Procedures) issued in February 2000.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2585
Country
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2004
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
287,904
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
25 Aug 2004
Concept Approved
06 Dec 2004
Project Approved for Implementation
05 Dec 2004
Project Closed
25 May 2015