To strengthen protected areas’ sustainability in Gansu Province through improved effectiveness of PA management and sustainable financing
• Financial sustainability score (%) for national systems of protected areas increased from 32.5% to 70%
• Improved management effectiveness of 8,940,529 ha of nature reserves managed by the Gansu Forestry Bureau as indicated by increased average METT scores from 65 to 75

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3864
Country
China
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2010
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Gansu Provincial Government
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
7,280,000
GEF Project Grant
1,738,000
GEF Agency Fees
173,800

Timeline

Concept Approved
12 Nov 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
21 Jun 2010
Project Closed
20 May 2016