Developing the Microbial Biotechnology Industry from Kenya's Soda Lakes in line with the Nagoya Protocol
Project Summary
The utilization of microbial genetic resources within the protected Kenyan Soda lakes for research,development and commercialization of industrial enzymes and bio‐pesticides for improved resource management andlivelihoods in compliance with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5626 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Kenya |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | UNEP Division of Environmental Laws and Conventions, UNEP DELC and Kenya Wildlife Service, KWS |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2014 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 913,265 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 1,751,845 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 86,735 USD |
| Total Cost | 2,665,110.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
28 Oct 2013
Concept Approved
05 Dec 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
04 Dec 2013
Project closed