Within the overall objective of the Stockholm Convention, which is to protect human health and the environment from POPs, the project will: (i) prepare the ground for implementation of the Convention in Syria; (ii) assist Syria in meeting its reporting and other obligations under the Convention; and (iii) strengthen Syria’s national capacity to manage POPs and chemicals generally.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1832
Country
Syria
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
60,000
GEF Project Grant
468,500
GEF Agency Fees
54,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
18 Aug 2002
Concept Approved
03 Sep 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
02 Sep 2002
Project Closed
07 Sep 2010