ID: GEF-5626 Ongoing

Developing the Microbial Biotechnology Industry from Kenya's Soda Lakes in line with the Nagoya Protocol

Timeline

100% Complete

Start Date:

9 July 2018

End Date:

30 June 2023

Objective

The utilization of microbial genetic resources within the protected Kenyan Soda lakes for research,development and commercialization of industrial enzymes and bioâ€pesticides for improved resource management andlivelihoods in compliance with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing

Co-financing:

$ 1,751,845

Project Grant:

$ 913,265

Total Value:

$ 2,665,110

Portfolio:

Biodiversity

Country:

Kenya

Partners:

UNEP Division of Environmental Laws and Conventions, UNEP DELC and Kenya Wildlife Service, KWS

Implementing Agencies:

UNEP

Project Contact:

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Project Documents:

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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral fund dedicated to confronting biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and strains on land and ocean health. Over the past three decades, the GEF has provided more than $22 billion in financing and mobilized another $120 billion for more than 5,000 national and regional projects.