Promoting the Application of the Nagoya Protocol on ABS
Project Summary
To contribute to the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol by strengthening the national access and benefit-sharing (ABS) framework and facilitating access to genetic resources of guanacos for the development of an anti-diarrheal treatment.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5820 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Development Programme |
| Executing Agencies | National Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINAMB); National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA); and Chubut Province |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2014 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 50,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 908,904 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 3,307,186 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 86,346 USD |
| Total Cost | 4,266,090.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
30 Apr 2014
Preparation Grant Approved
22 May 2014
Concept Approved
22 May 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
19 May 2016
Project closed