Choco-Andean Corridor
Project Summary
The proposed MSP project would help to preserve the threatened biodiversity of the Southern section of the Choco-Andean ecosystems. Project goals would include: (i) enhance effectiveness of the existing protected natural areas; (ii) secure functional connectivity between 2 major ecosystems of NW Ecuador the Choco bioregion and the Andean Cloud forests; (iii) increase awareness of local communities; (iv) investigate and promote environmentally sustainable methods; and (v) influence regional and national policies to support sustainability.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 775 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | The World Bank |
| Executing Agencies | Funfacion Maquipucuna |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 2 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2000 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 25,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 974,663 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 0 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 0 USD |
| Total Cost | 999,663.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
Preparation Grant Approved
01 Jun 1999
Concept Approved
01 May 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
20 Jun 2000
Project closed
04 Nov 2003
