Strengthening the Network of New Protected Areas in Madagascar

Identification

5351

Project Title

Strengthening the Network of New Protected Areas in Madagascar

Managing Division

Ecosystem Division

Type/Location

National

Region

Africa

List Countries

Madagascar

Project Description

Project Goal: The rational and effective management Madagascar’s biodiversity and natural resources supports sustainable development for the well-being of the entire population, particularly the poorest of Madagascar society living in and around its protected areas.

Project Objective: Madagascar’s strengthened network of PAs provides enhanced protection and better representation of key ecosystems, and delivers economic and environmental benefits to local communities

Estimated duration of project:

2017 - 2022 (60 Months)

Estimated cost of the project :

GEF Grant:              3,905,265

Co-finance:              45,407,409

Safeguard Standard Triggered by the Project

Impact of Risk (1-5)

Probability of Risk (1-5)

Significance of Risk (L, M, H)*

SS 1: Biodiversity, natural habitat and Sustainable Management of Living Resources

1

1

L

SS 2: Resource Efficiency, Pollution Prevention and Management of Chemicals and Wastes

1

1

L

SS 3: Safety of Dams

1

1

L

SS 4: Involuntary resettlement

1

1

L

SS 5: Indigenous peoples

1

1

L

SS 6: Labor and working conditions

1

1

L

SS 7: Cultural Heritage

1

1

L

SS 8: Gender equity

1

1

L

SS 9: Economic Sustainability

1

1

L

Additional Safeguard questions for projects seeking GCF-funding (Section IV)

NA

NA

NA