The objectives of the project are to: (1) strengthen the capacity of Southeast Asian countries to implement the CBD provisions on ABS through the development of full and effective national ABS frameworks; (2) increase understanding of ABS issues among stakeholders and the general public and strengthen national capacity for country negotiators to have full understanding of issues and preferred options in the negotiation on the international ABS regime in a way that protects national interests and promotes equitable benefit sharing; and (3) improve public understanding of the contribution ABS can make to biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3853
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
750,000
GEF Project Grant
750,000
GEF Agency Fees
75,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed