Waste electronic and electrical equipment, (WEEE) or e-waste, describes electrical and electronic devices that are nearing the end of their useful life, with no intention of reuse. E-waste is becoming a growing concern as it contains toxic components which, when improperly disposed of, can result in the exposure of the environment and living organisms to
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Various Reports and Documents are developed during the life-cycle of a project. These include Project Framework Documents or similar document that describes the project’s aims, expected outputs and activities and the Final Project Report which conveys the actual outcomes of the project. Developed Reports from each of the mercury projects can be found at the
read moreUnder the “Fish Mercury Biomonitoring in the Caribbean Region” Project conducted in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, the BCRC-Caribbean developed fish consumption matrices and flyers to raise awareness of mercury in aquatic species and measures that could be taken to reduce exposure to mercury through consumption. The materials
read moreUnder the “Identifying Feasible Strategies for the Environmentally Sound Disposal of Spent Lighting Products in the Caribbean” Project in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, the BCRC-Caribbean developed an informational poster to raise awareness on the project and its outcomes.
read moreUnder the “National Action Plan for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Guyana” (Guyana NAP) Project, the BCRC-Caribbean developed an informational flyer to raise awareness on the project.
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Through its projects, the BCRC-Caribbean has developed communications material to raise awareness on the sources of mercury and its dangers to human health and the environment. Developed material include videos, flyers and posters. To see material developed under the Minamata Initial Assessment in Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago
read moreUnder the Minamata Initial Assessment in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the BCRC-Caribbean developed videos, and flyers to raise awareness on the sources of mercury in these countries and its dangers to human health and the environment.
read moreUnder the Minamata Initial Assessment in Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago, the BCRC-Caribbean developed videos, posters and brochures to raise awareness on the sources of mercury in these countries and its dangers to human health and the environment. These were presented to national stakeholders and students through a series
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The BCRC-Caribbean supports its 14 member countries and other Caribbean Nations that request its assistance with fulfilling their obligations to the chemicals and waste management cluster of global multilateral agreements. This support is provided through execution of projects, organisation of awareness raising meetings and training workshops, dissemination of information and transfer of technology. GEF ISLANDS
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Mercury is a highly toxic element and is considered one of the top ten (10) chemicals of major public health concern according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Mercury is a naturally occurring element in the Earth’s crust, and although various natural processes contribute to the release of mercury, the anthropogenic causes are the source
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