ID: GEF-9910 Ongoing

Reversing Ecosystem and Water Degradation in the Volta River Basin (REWarD-Volta River Basin)

Timeline

29% Complete

Start Date:

17 October 2022

End Date:

31 August 2028

Objective

Reverse ecosystem and water degradation and support integrated ecosystem-based development in the Volta River Basin through strengthened transboundary governance and restoration and conservation of ecosystems for sustainable livelihoods.

Co-financing:

$ 75,165,636

Project Grant:

$ 3,580,500

Total Value:

$ 78,746,136

Portfolio:

International Waters

Country:

Burkina Faso, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Togo

Partners:

Volta Basin Authority, GWP-WA, Ministries in charge of water resources in basin countries, other relevant national authorities.

Implementing Agencies:

UNEP; IUCN

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.