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