Effective National Implementation of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol and Valorization of Botanical Plants (Medicinal, Cosmetic and Neutraceutical) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Project Summary
Strengthen national capacities, including on legislation and regulatory framework, for the effective implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and human wellbeing in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 9926 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Congo DR |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with GIZ/ABS Initiative and the NGO AASD |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 6 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2018 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 45,662 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 2,000,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 7,035,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 190,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 9,080,662.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
14 Sep 2017
Preparation Grant Approved
25 Sep 2017
Concept Approved
25 Sep 2017
Project Approved for Implementation
04 Mar 2019
Project closed
