The Program seeks to phase out the use of, and eliminate, PCB containing transformers and other electric equipment by leveraging transmission and distribution projects and other suitable operations to engage electric utilities and other PCB-harboring entities on the need to safely eliminate legacy PCBs while increasing operational and energy efficiency. This will be achieved by providing decision tools, financing options and technical assistance to decontaminate and rehabilitate or replace contaminated equipment and by funding the removal, transportation, and disposal of legacy PCB waste stockpiles.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
11749
Country
Global
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
African Development Bank
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Environment Programme
Status
Concept Proposed
Region
Global
Executing Agencies
Nigeria: Federal Ministry of EnvironmentEswatini: Eswatini Environment Authority; Uganda: Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development; Cameroon: Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development; Madagascar: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development; Gabon: Ministry of Environment, Climate and Human-Wildlife Conflict
GEF Period
GEF - 8
Project Type
PFD
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
0
Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved