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The proliferation of harmful chemicals is a growing concern for human health and well-being and the global environment.  During its 6th replenishment period (July 2014 to June 2018; GEF-6), GEF continues to play a catalytic role in leveraging budgetary resources to support elimination and reduction…

How the GEF is helping reduce and eliminate mercury from the global environment.

During its fifth phase, GEF developed a strategy to support and inform the negotiations for the global mercury agreement that funded mercury projects and programs. The projects helped to advance the development of the global mercury instrument and improve the ability of countries to implement the…

This advisory document lays out guidance on the attributes that technologies should demonstrate when GEF funding is involved.