To transform the linear, wasteful solid waste management sector in Paraguay into an environmentally sound and sustainable model by restricting the type of products imported, promoting awareness, segregating and managing hazardous POPs and mercury-containing fractions in an environmentally sound way.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
10682
Country
Paraguay
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2022
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Technological Laboratory of Uruguay (Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay - LATU); Centre for Environmental and Social Studies (Centro de Estudios Ambientales y Sociales - CEAMSO); Research for Development (Investigación para el Desarrollo - ID)
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
70,098,373
GEF Project Grant
4,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
380,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
24 Sep 2020
Concept Approved
11 Dec 2020
Project Approved for Implementation
05 Dec 2022