Validated Terminal Review of the UNEP-GEF Project ‘Global Support for the Ratification and Entry into Force of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing’ (ABS) (GEF ID 5172) 2013 – 2022

This report is a Terminal Review of a UNEP/GEF – Global Support for the Ratification and Entry into Force of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS). The project was implemented between March 2013 and December 2022. The overall objective of the project was to support 20 Global Environment Facility (GEF) eligible countries to carry out activities leading to ratification or accession to the Nagoya Protocol. By applying a multi-country approach, the Project explored commonalities between countries and promoted regional cooperation and the learning and exchange of processes leading to ratification or accession of the Nagoya Protocol. The terminal review (TR) sought to assess project performance (in terms of relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency), and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the project, including their sustainability. The TR has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned among UNEP, and the relevant agencies of the project participating countries.