Biodiversity Conservation and Marine Pollution Abatement
Project Summary
Biodiversity conservation component comprises: (a) the restoration and preservation of the ecosystem of Aldabra Atoll by strengthening conservation management and scientific research and control of feral goats; and (b) a protection program for the Green and Hawksbill Turtles. Marine pollution component covers the analysis of the steps needed to comply with MARPOL standards for ship waste treatment and actions required to control pollution from commercial shipping, fishing and leisure craft.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 535 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | The World Bank |
| Executing Agencies | Ministry of Environment, Economic Planning and External Relations; Ministry of Transport, Tourism and Trade |
| GEF Period: | Pilot Phase |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 1992 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 1,800,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 0 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 0 USD |
| Total Cost | 1,800,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
01 Dec 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 Dec 1991
Project closed
12 Apr 2002