The objective of this project is to the assist the Government of Mauritius to improve the management and conservation practice for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the country, including Rodriguez, and the equitable sharing of benefits to the local communities. It will do so through the development and testing of a model for co-management between government, local communities and the private sector, and through building an enabling environment for its replication throughout the country.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1246
Country
Mauritius
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Albion Fusheries Research Centre of the Ministry of Fisheries
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
3,365,260
GEF Project Grant
978,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed