Programme for Sustainable Forestry (Iwokrama Rain Forest Programme)

In a relatively intact rain forest, an international consortium is developing replicable demonstration projects leading to guidelines for sustainable utilization of tropical forests. Activities include research, detailed inventory of species, fellowship for training in environmental management, training of forest rangers, and establishment of local study centre.

Financial mechanism
GEF
Date of approval
Status
Completed
URL
https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/368
Countries
Guyana
Managing organisations
Department of International Economic Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Implementing organisations
UNDP
Project ID
368
GEF project type
Full size
GEF project phase
Pilot Phase
GEF Cofinancing
$780.000
GEF project grant
$3.000.000
Executing Agencies
Department of International Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs