Conserving Biodiversity in Coastal Areas Threatened by Rapid Tourism and Physical Infrastructure Development

Project Summary

To ensure the conservation of biodiversity in ecologically important coastal areas threatened by the burgeoning tourism industry and associated physical development.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5088
Project Type
Full-size Project
Status
Project Approved
Country
Dominican Republic
Region
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources; Ministry of Tourism
GEF Period:
GEF - 5
Approval Fiscal Year:
2013

Financials

Project Preparation Grant Amount
77,138 USD
GEF Project Grant
2,838,792 USD
Co-financing Total
16,034,799 USD
GEF Agency Fees
269,685 USD
Total Cost 18,950,729.00 USD

Project Timeline

Received by GEF
17 Aug 2012
Preparation Grant Approved
21 Feb 2013
Concept Approved
01 Apr 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
11 Mar 2015
Project closed