Lake Malawi, Africa's third largest lake, is a unique freshwater ecosystem, home to over 500 endemic species of fish. The project will conduct faunal surveys, identify biodiversity hotspots, prepare a conservation and management plan for the lake, recommend revisions to national environmental legislation, and fund environmental training and education activities. Parallel Canadian project (C$4.2m) will finance capacity-building for research through twinning with a Canadian institution, limnology and water quality monitoring, laboratory equipment and public education.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
51
Country
Malawi
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1991
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Malawi Fisheries Department, Southern Africa Development Community Fisheries Unit
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
440,000
GEF Project Grant
5,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Dec 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 Dec 1991
Project Closed
08 Oct 2001