Improving the national management framework to support the implementation of the Minamata Convention in Cuba focusing on mercury stocks measurements and contaminated sites assessment

Financial mechanism
SIP
Implementation timeline
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Status
Ongoing
Classification
SIP Round 3
Topics
Contaminated sites
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 2. Zero hunger
Goal 3. Good health and well-being
Goal 5. Gender equality
Goal 6. Clean water and sanitation
Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production
Goal 14. Life below water
Goal 15. Life on land
Countries
Cuba
Objectives

To improve the national management framework to support the implementation of the Minamata Convention, focusing on Article 3 on mercury stocks and Article 12 on contaminated sites 

Activities

Training of stakeholders, Contaminated sites identification/assessment, Public awareness-raising, Regional knowledge sharing

Expected outcome
  • OUTPUT 1: Inter-agency technical unit for analytical coordination to support national authorities in relation to the measurement of mercury stocks and assessment of contaminated sites established
  • OUTPUT 2: Capabilities to measure mercury stocks in the trade and the production centres, as well as in research institutions enhanced
  • OUTPUT 3: Training for decision-makers to improve information and communication on mercury risks and management delivered, awareness among stakeholders and the general public raised, and project experiences shared with other Latin American and Caribbean countries 
     
Geographical coverage
National
Budget
$249.210