Project integrates conservation and development objectives in 7 threatened, priority sites representative of India's varied ecosystems. It supports improved protected area management, emphasizing joint management with local communities; the design and financing of village development plans and agreements that address the negative interactions of local communities on biodiversity and vice-versa; and research (biological and policy), education, and institution-building to improve knowledge of, and support and capacity for, ecodevelopment and conservation activities.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
84
Country
India
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1996
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment and Forestry; 7 State Forest Departments
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
54,000,000
GEF Project Grant
20,000,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
03 May 1995
Project Approved for Implementation
04 Aug 1996
Project Closed
26 Jan 2005