Strengthening National Capacity for implementation of the Minamata Convention on mercury in the United Republic of Tanzania

Financial mechanism

SIP

Status

Project approved

Classification

SIP Round 4

Topics

Mercury-added products

Mercury wastes

Contaminated sites

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 3. Good health and well-being

Goal 5. Gender equality

Goal 6. Clean water and sanitation

Goal 8. Decent work and economic growth

Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production

Goal 14. Life below water

Countries

United Republic of Tanzania

Objectives

To strengthen national Capacity for implementation of the Minamata Convention on mercury 

Activities

Contaminated sites identification/assessment, Development/update of national inventories, Development of information management systems, Development of national plans/strategies/guidelines, Improvement of storage facilities, Public awareness-raising, Training of stakeholders

Expected outcome

OUTPUT 1: Institutional capacity for integrated management and control of mercury supply sources and trade; mercury added products and dental amalgams strengthened
OUTPUT 2: National capacity on sound management of the mercury waste emanating from products and dental amalgam improved
OUTPUT 3: Stakeholders and community capacity on mercury and mercury free alternatives enhanced
OUTPUT 4: Monitoring, reporting and financial audit conducted

Geographical coverage

National

Budget

$201.000