MENARID: A Circular Economy Approach to AgrobiodiversityConservation in the Souss-Massa Drâa Region ofMorocco
Project Summary
The project aims at conserving agro-biodiversity and promoting local products (“produits du terroir”), through payments for ecosystem services in the Souss-Massa Drâa Region. Identified products of local and global importance are Argan (Argania spinosa) and honey
Project Details
GEF Project ID | 3989 |
Project Type | Full-size Project |
Status | Project Approved |
Country | Morocco |
Region | |
Focal Areas | |
Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
Implementing Agencies | United Nations Development Programme |
Executing Agencies | Ministry of Agriculture |
GEF Period: | GEF - 4 |
Approval Fiscal Year: | 2009 |
Financials
Project Preparation Grant Amount | 80,000 USD |
GEF Project Grant | 2,647,272 USD |
Co-financing Total | 7,500,000 USD |
GEF Agency Fees | 264,727 USD |
Total Cost | 10,227,272.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
22 Apr 2009
Preparation Grant Approved
19 Nov 2009
Concept Approved
15 Jun 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
18 Mar 2014
Project closed