Environmentally Sound Management and Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) - Containing Equipment and Disposal of DDT Wastes, and Upgrade of Technical Expertise
Project Summary
To enhance Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) through the strengthening of national capacities for the environmentally sound management (ESM) of POPs, including disposal of 15 tons of DDT and up to 400 tons of PCB and related wastes, and reduction/elimination of PCB releases from serviced equipment at workshops and interim locations to protect human health and the environment
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5816 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| Executing Agencies | Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MERN) |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2014 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 85,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 2,000,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 13,771,100 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 190,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 15,856,100.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
29 Apr 2014
Preparation Grant Approved
12 Jun 2014
Concept Approved
12 Jun 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
06 Oct 2015
Project closed