Demonstrate South Africa's commitment to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy sources and ensure a broad climate change awareness by decision-makers and the general public with a focus on showcasing targeted activities under the National Greening Programme and the South Africa - GEF partnership a during the COP17 meeting in Durban 2011. Within the context of COP17, this project will highlight opportunities for countries to take tangible early steps to reduce emissions and adpat to climate change, establish a foundation for development of small and medium entreprises to develop innovative technologies to promote economic development and enhance competitiveness in South Africa and show case low carbon energy technologies and transpotartion systems supported by GEF.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
4514
Country
South Africa
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
The Department of Environmental Affairs, Government of South Africa and Energy Office in Durban Municipality ( eThekwini Municipality)
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
1,350,000
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
100,000
Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed