Development with government of Regional Wetlands Management Program including management strategy, water authority, and financial incentives to landowners. Project catalyses formation of local resource users group, develops more sustainable methods of rice cultivation, trains professionals in conservation techniques, analyzes government policies, and engages local municipality, land owners, and university to document and understand region's ecology.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
367
Country
Uruguay
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

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

Timeline

Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed