Biodiversity Conservation through Eco-Tourism – Mashreq Region

Project completed

The aim of the project is to contribute to biodiversity conservation and at the same time to contribute to poverty alleviation through employement and income by stimulating eco-tourism as an income source and vehicle for community and institutional development.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Near East
Climate change and environment
Environmental policy
01.04.2005 - 31.12.2012
CHF 3'488'000
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
International or foreign NGO


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   3'488'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   3'252'437
Project phases

Phase 2 01.04.2005 - 31.12.2012   (Completed)