Conservation of Biodiversity in the Eastern Wetlands
Project Summary
Development with government of Regional Wetlands Management Program including management strategy, water authority, and financial incentives to landowners. Project catalyses formation of local resource users group, develops more sustainable methods of rice cultivation, trains professionals in conservation techniques, analyzes government policies, and engages local municipality, land owners, and university to document and understand region's ecology.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 367 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Development Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Ministry of Environment |
| GEF Period: | Pilot Phase |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 1992 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 3,000,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 0 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 0 USD |
| Total Cost | 3,000,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
01 May 1992
Project Approved for Implementation
01 May 1992
Project closed
01 Dec 2013
