Improvement of management framework for mercury-containing products and wastes

The Benin Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA), as finalized in 2017, revealed a number of shortcomings for the effective implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in Benin. In order to fill these gaps, national priorities were identified in the MIA. This includes the management of products and items indexed in Annex I-A of the Convention.

This project aims to strengthen Benin's capacity to meet its obligations as a party to the Minamata Convention by improving the management framework of mercury-containing products and their wastes. This project is also in line with national objectives defined in the Government's Action Program (PAG2016-2021), namely to improve the living environment and the well-being of all Beninese on the one hand, and strengthen social services basic and social protection on the other.

Financial mechanism
SIP
Implementation timeline
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Status
Completed
Classification
SIP Round 1
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 5. Gender equality
Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production
Countries
Benin
Objectives

The objective of the project is to improve the management framework of mercury-containing products and their wastes.

Activities
Expected outcome
  • MEASURE 1 Assessment of actual flows of mercury-containing products and their wastes
  • MEASURE 2 Strengthening of regulatory and institutional frameworks for a better implementation of the Convention
  • MEASURE 3 Strengthening stakeholders capacities for a better implementation of the Convention
  • MEASURE 4 Establishment and implementation of a national strategy for the management of mercury-containing products/articles
  • MEASURE 5 Awareness-raising of priority target groups (high level, priority sectors) and information/education of the public
  • MEASURE 6 Monitoring and evaluation and financial audit
Budget
$249.113