To undertake the first global assessment of transboundary waterbodies, through a formalised consortium of partners, that will assist GEF and other international organizations to improve the setting of priorities for funding; and to formalise the partnership with key institutions aimed at incorporating transboundary considerations into regular assessment programmes, resulting in periodic assessments of transboundary groundwater, lake/reservoirs, river basins, large marine ecosystems, and open ocean areas.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4489
Country
Global
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2012
Status
Completed
Region
Global
Executing Agencies
UNEP-DEWA, UNEP-DEPI, UNEP-DHI Centre, UNESCO IOC, UNESCO-IHP, ILEC – see Annex 3 for more details
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
31,863,813
GEF Project Grant
5,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
500,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
17 Mar 2011
Concept Approved
29 Feb 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
18 Dec 2012
Project Closed
21 Oct 2018