Informations et ressources scientifiques
sur le développement des zones arides et semi-arides

Pays : SENEGAL

Focal Area : Multi-focal Areas

Approval Date : May 11, 2001

Executing Agency : Ministry of Environment (ME) with the cooperation of DPN, DEFCCS, DCERP ; and Ministry of Fisheries

Implementing Agency : UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Description

The project will promote community-based integrated ecosystem management (IEM) of globally significant biodiversity, sequestering of C and avoidance C emissions, and prevent degradation of 4 landscapes selected to represent the four major ecosystems in the country : (1) the Wildlife and Sylvo-pastoral Reserves in the Ferlo Steppe ; (2) the Niokolo-Koba National Park and its associated Classified Forests Sudanin-Guinean zone ; (3) the Niayes coastal dunes and classified reserves along the northern sea front ; and (4) the Saloum Delta National Park and associated classified forests and mangrove/marine systems in the south-eastern coastal area.

Financement

GEF Grant : 4.350 US$m
Cofin Amount : 10.500 US$m
Project Cost : 14.850 US$m

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