To enable Afghanistan to better meet its immediate obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity, especially in relation to Article 6 by developing a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which incorporates the decisions and work programmes of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and submit it to the CBD Secretariat.

To enable Afghanistan to assess its capacity building needs in priority areas for the conservation in-situ and ex-situ of its biodiversity.

To increase public and political awareness and understanding of biodiversity conservation issues and the significance of in-situ and ex-situ conservation measures

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3174
Country
Afghanistan
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2010
Status
Project Approved
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
National Environmental Protection Agency(NEPA); Forestry and Rangeland Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
70,000
GEF Project Grant
394,000
GEF Agency Fees
39,400

Timeline

Received by GEF
26 Apr 2006
Concept Approved
22 Jun 2010
Project Approved for Implementation
21 Jun 2010