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Demonstration of the Environmentally Sound Management of Used and End-of-Life Mobile Phones in Trinidad and Tobago – Virtual Inception Meeting

The Follow-up Partnership to the Partnership for Action on Computing Equipment (PACE) launched a call for project proposals in December 2020 to implement on-the-ground solutions developed by PACE for combatting

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

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

Replacing single use plastic commodities in the economy of Suriname

In July 2021, the BCRC-Caribbean in collaboration with the Suriname Waste Management Foundation (SUWAMA), kicked-off the project entitled, “Replacing single use plastic commodities in the economy of Suriname” which aims

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

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