The Global Environment Objective of the project is to reduce the negative ecosystem impact and achieve more sustainable shrimp/bottom trawl fisheries in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region through implementation of an ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF), including bycatch and habitat impact management. The Development Objective of the project is to strengthen resilience of coastal communities through promotion of responsible fishing practices and livelihoods enhancement and diversification contributing to food security and poverty eradication.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5304
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
Food and Agriculture Organization
Approval FY
2015
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Brazil*

Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (INVEMAR), Autoridad Nacional de Acuicultura y Pesca (AUNAP), Colombia

Instituto Costarricense de Pesca y Acuicultura (INCOPESCA), Costa Rica

Institu
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
17,198,491
GEF Project Grant
5,800,000
GEF Agency Fees
551,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
12 Feb 2013
Concept Approved
20 Jun 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Mar 2015
Project Closed
01 Dec 2022