Reducing Chemicals and Waste
When used improperly or disposed of unsafely, chemicals pose significant risks for both the environment and human health. The GEF supports policies targeting the eradication of hazardous chemicals from industrial use, products, and waste. It also helps mitigate harmful persistent organic pollutants and mercury emissions.
Chemicals of global concern and their waste reduced
The number of metric tons of chemicals of global concern and their waste reduced by a GEF-funded investment.
261.7 Thousand metric tons
300
87.2%
Latest
Target
Persistent organic pollutants to air reduced
The number of grams of toxic equivalent of persistent organic pollutants to air reduced by a GEF-funded investment.
4,447 Grams of toxic equivalent
5,900
75.4%
Latest
Target
People benefiting from reduced exposure to hazardous chemicals
The number of people benefiting from reduced exposure to hazardous chemicals by a GEF-funded investment.