To achieve an effective application of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, by implementing Panama's national biosafety regulatory framework and developing national capacities to properly handle Living Genetically Modified Organisms (LMO) for the safeguard of biodiversity.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3631
Country
Panama
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2011
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
ANAM (National Environment Authority)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,000,000
GEF Project Grant
954,927
GEF Agency Fees
95,493

Timeline

Received by GEF
22 Jan 2008
Concept Approved
17 Oct 2008
Project Approved for Implementation
10 Aug 2011