Project

MENARID Reducing Risks to the Sustainable Management of the North West Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS)

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For the purpose of addressing the risks associated with unsustainable exploitation and management of groundwater resources in the North West Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS), to formulate and initially implement a set of actions, with focus on sustainable agricultural practices and environmental management.

Project Category

Groundwater

Ecosystems

Aquifers

Budget

USD 2,601,140

Total Cost of the project

USD 960,000

GEF Allocation to project

Partners

UN Environment (UNEP)

To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

The Observatory of the Sahara and Sahel (OSS)

, one vocation The Sahara and Sahel Observatory, an independent international organizationbased in Tunisia, is composed of African and European countries, regional andinternational organizations, and representatives of civil society. Work method Facilitating, promoting synergies and mobilizing of mutually profitablepartnerships.

Contacts

Djamel Latrech

Project Coordinator

Khatim Kherraz

Executive Secretary

GEF ID

3645

Status

active

Focal Area

International Waters

Project Type

Medium-Size Project

Start Date

18 Sep, 2009

End Date

30 May, 2012

Last Update

06 Mar, 2018