This project protects a wide array of threatened ecosystems containing globally important biodiversity by launching an integrated program for resources conservation and sustainable use in the Sarstun-Montagua region, focusing on the management of the nine protected areas. Project is based on premise that programs for biological conservation must include the promotion of sustainable economicuses of biological resources by communities living in and around the protected areas.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
197
Country
Guatemala
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP)
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
6,700,000
GEF Project Grant
4,000,000
Timeline
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed