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The Specific International Programme to support Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (SIP) is one of the two components of the financial mechanism of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, together with the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was defined by Article 13 of the Convention, and in 2017 the First Conference of the Parties (COP-1) decided on its duration and the arrangements for its operation (Decision MC-1/6). As requested by decision MC-1/6, UNEP established the Specific Trust Fund, effective 1 January 2018, to receive funds for the SIP.
Fourth Round
SIP projects can support implementation of a range of activities from mercury waste management to phasing out mercury-added products, improving mercury inventories, developing and updating legal frameworks, developing and strengthening laboratory networks, delivering trainings and raising awareness on the impact of mercury on human health and the environment.
The Governing Board of the Specific International Programme met in Geneva from 22-24 January 2025 to review applications to its Fourth Round. Please read the statement by the Co-Chairs, Mr. Obed Baloyi and Mr. Andrew Clark.
Ten Projects Selected by the Governing Board for the Fourth Round
The Fourth Round of applications to the Specific International Programme opened for submissions on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. Applications needed to be submitted by Wednesday, 31 July 2024. Eligible Parties were invited to submit their applications for project funding between USD50,000 and USD250,000 following the Application Guidelines and using the following forms:
Form A - Project Application Form B - Project Budget Form C - Letter of Transmittal
To support and clarify the development of the applications, the Secretariat held several webinar sessions in English, French and Spanish and in different time zones
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