The objective of this proposed project is to reduce (and/or eliminate) the adverse impacts of POPs, UPOPs and heavy metal (such as mercury) on human health and environment by making strategic interventions across the life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment and strengthening India’s capacity for the environmentally sound management of electrical and electronic wastes (e-waste) through integrated approaches.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
11405
Country
India
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1970
Status
Concept Approved
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India
GEF Period
GEF - 8
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
105,000,000
GEF Project Grant
15,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
1,350,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
17 Oct 2023
Concept Approved
09 Feb 2024