Reversing Deforestation and Degradation in High Conservation Value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan

Project Summary

To contribute to the restoration, protection and sustainable management of Chilgoza pine forests to provide global environmental benefits as well as enhance resilience and livelihoods of local stakeholders in PakistanIndicator (indicative targets): (i) # ha under sustainable management plans (30,000ha); (ii) # ha restored through Assisted Natural Regeneration or plantation (4,400 ha);(iii) # of tCO2eq sequestered through SFM plans (1,928,168 tons);(iv) # of tCO2eq sequestered through restoration practices (854,252 tons); (iv) Economic benefits to local communities from SFM/FLR practices (10 M $)

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9516
Project Type
Full-size Project
Status
Project Approved
Country
Pakistan
Region
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Implementing Agencies
Food and Agriculture Organization
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Climate Change
GEF Period:
GEF - 6
Approval Fiscal Year:
2016

Financials

Project Preparation Grant Amount
150,000 USD
GEF Project Grant
3,978,440 USD
Co-financing Total
24,000,000 USD
GEF Agency Fees
358,060 USD
Total Cost 28,128,440.00 USD

Project Timeline

Received by GEF
17 Jun 2016
Preparation Grant Approved
05 Jul 2016
Concept Approved
09 Jun 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
24 Apr 2018
Project closed