The main objective of the project is to contribute to a sustainable management of the coastal zone and biological diversity of national and global interest) with the view to a sustainable development of the country. Project activities consist of four inter-related component aimed at creating the technical, institutional, organizational, socio-economic, and governance conditions to ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and its resources. These component are: (a) institution and capacity-building in integrated coastal zone management, (b) community-based biodiversity conservation, (c) monitoring and evaluation of coastal wetlands and marine environment, and project management and coordination.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1234
Country
Benin
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Benin Environmental Agency
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
7,300,000
GEF Project Grant
4,300,000
GEF Agency Fees
1,316,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed