Yearly Archives: 2021

Composting in Saint Lucia – Source Separation and Collection Pilot Project

The Source Separation and Collection Pilot Project for Saint Lucia is part of the wider regional project GEF 5558: Development and Implementation of a Sustainable Management Mechanism for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Eight (8) Caribbean Countries. This regional initiative aims to result in the reduction of emissions of Unintentionally produced POPs (UPOPs) in five

Virtual regional training series on “Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)”

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals which pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. In recognition of the need to improve on their management of POPs, eight countries are participating in a regional project GEF 5558: The Development and Implementation of a Sustainable Management Mechanism for Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is taking steps towards reducing UPOPs emissions by improving waste management practices at their landfills

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals which pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. In response to these global threats, the international community adopted the Stockholm Convention (SC) on POPs in 2001. The SC aims to rid the planet of these toxic substances by the restriction and then elimination of their production,

Nine Caribbean countries launch journey towards a chemical-free environment

Nine Caribbean nations have joined forces in the fight for a toxic-free future for the region, with the launch of the US $11-million Caribbean ISLANDS project today. Together, the countries are set to eliminate over 400 tonnes of contaminated material and avoid the release of more than 150,000 tonnes of marine litter. At the virtual