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 bio‐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
Portfolio:
Country
Country:
Kenya
Partners
Partners:
UNEP Division of Environmental Laws and Conventions, UNEP DELC and Kenya Wildlife Service, KWS
Partners
Implementing Agencies:
UNEP
Partners
Project Documents: