To consolidate Costa Rica’s marine protected areas (MPAs) by increasing their ecological representation and ensuring their effective management and financial sustainability.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3956
Country
Costa Rica
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2011
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)/Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Telecommunications (MINAET)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
17,861,500
GEF Project Grant
1,212,027
GEF Agency Fees
121,203

Timeline

Received by GEF
09 Apr 2009
Concept Approved
30 Jun 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
14 Jun 2011
Project Closed
30 Nov 2017