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 Mauritania; (ii) assist Mauritania in meeting its reporting and other obligations under the Convention; and (iii) strengthen Mauritania’s national capacity to manage POPs and chemicals generally.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1581
Country
Mauritania
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2001
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Directorate for Environment and Rural Development
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
39,000
GEF Project Grant
424,000
GEF Agency Fees
54,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
12 Dec 2001
Concept Approved
20 Dec 2001
Project Approved for Implementation
19 Dec 2001