Choco-Andean Corridor

The proposed MSP project would help to preserve the threatened biodiversity of the Southern section of the Choco-Andean ecosystems. Project goals would include: (i) enhance effectiveness of the existing protected natural areas; (ii) secure functional connectivity between 2 major ecosystems of NW Ecuador the Choco bioregion and the Andean Cloud forests; (iii) increase awareness of local communities; (iv) investigate and promote environmentally sustainable methods; and (v) influence regional and national policies to support sustainability.

Financial mechanism
GEF
Date of approval
Status
Completed
Countries
Managing organisations
Funfacion Maquipucuna
Implementing organisations
World Bank
Project ID
775
GEF project type
Medium size
GEF project phase
GEF - 2
GEF Cofinancing
$2.353.266
GEF project grant
$974.663
Executing Agencies
Funfacion Maquipucuna