To adopt and implement governance reforms for sustainable development of the Arctic in the Russian Federation. The programme will take an approach to achieve multiple global environmental benefits through such reforms and a series of demonstration projects, such as addressing resource issues associated with transboundary large marine ecosystems, energy efficiency improvement and renewable energy development, protected areas and introduction of integrated river basin management for water management and biodiversity conservation.
Large Marine Ecosystem
Budget
0.90M US$
Total Cost of the project
0.90M US$
GEF Allocation to project
Partners
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 EBRD is composed of amultinational staff and in-house Board of Directors representing shareholders (61 countries plus the European Community and European Investment Bank).
The main focus is on helping the poorest people and the poorest countries, but for all its clients the Bank emphasizes the need for:Investing in people, particularly through basic health and educationFocusing on social development, inclusion, governance, and institution-building as key elements of poverty reduction Strengthening the ability of the governments to deliver quality services, efficiently and transparently Protecting the environment Supporting and encouraging private business developmentPromoting reforms to create a stable macroeconomic environment, conducive to investment and long-term planning.