The long term goal of this project is to reduce global warming, conserve biodiversity, and alleviate poverty in the tropical forest margins by promoting the development of alternatives to slash and burn agriculture that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and culturally acceptable.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
277
Country
Global
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1996
Status
Completed
Region
Global
Executing Agencies
UNOPS with ICRAF
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
3,535,000
GEF Project Grant
2,941,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 May 1995
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Jun 1996
Project Closed
31 Dec 2006