Richtersveld Community Biodiversity Conservation Project
Project Summary
This project will contribute to the protection of globally significant biodiversity (a portion of the Succulent Karoo biome) in the Richtersveld, South Africa through the establishment of a strong system of community-based biodiversity conservation in partnership with other key stakeholders.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 1782 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | The World Bank |
| Executing Agencies | Richtersveld Municipality |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 3 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2003 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 25,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 877,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 1,166,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 146,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 2,068,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
06 Jun 2002
Preparation Grant Approved
28 Apr 1999
Concept Approved
08 Aug 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
07 Aug 2002
Project closed
17 Jun 2009