Environmental Conservation based on Pira-Parana's Traditional Knowledge
General objective: Participatory formulation of a GEF medium-sized project proposal to support "New Models of Environmental Conservation based on Pira-Parana's Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in the Colombia Amazon" with the Traditional Authorities and communities of ACAIPI (Pirá Paraná basin), in the scope of Colombia's legal framework and its space for indigenous autonomic governance of their own territories. The specific objectives include: a) Assure the participation of the beneficiary population in the formulation of a Global Environmental Fund middle project that will support traditional knowledge models to enhance territorial governance based on forest and biodiversity conservation. b) Strengthen the institutional capacity of ACAIPI in project formulation and execution. c) Establish agreements for the coordination of responsibilities implied in the future execution of the Project between Fundación Gaia Amazonas (FGA) and ACAIPI.

Project Detail

Country

Colombia

Project Number

CO-T1188

Approval Date

April 2, 2009

Project Status

Closed

Project Type

Technical Cooperation

Sector

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS

Subsector

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE

Lending Instrument

-

Lending Instrument Code

-

Modality

-

Facility Type

-

Environmental Classification

Likely to cause minimal or no negative environmental and associated social impacts

Total Cost

USD 82,050.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 0.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 82,050.00
Financial Information
Operation Number Lending Type Reporting Currency Reporting Date Signed Date Fund Financial Instrument
ATN/FT-11573-CO Sovereign Guaranteed USD - United States Dollar Finnish Technical Assistance Program Nonreimbursable
Operation Number ATN/FT-11573-CO
  • Lending Type: Sovereign Guaranteed
  • Reporting Currency: USD - United States Dollar
  • Reporting Date:
  • Signed Date:
  • Fund: Finnish Technical Assistance Program
  • Financial Instrument: Nonreimbursable