Strengthening of the National Control System for the Management of Dangerous Materials in Ecuador
Project Story
Ecuador to strengthen and control national hazardous materials
Project Summary
The project aims to strengthen and complement the National Control System for Chemical and Waste Management. The project will contribute to the strengthening of national capacities for the implementation of the regulations and effective monitoring system, development of the interagency and sectoral coordination, as well as enhance the synergy of the related multilateral environmental agreements aligned with national targets.
Project Objectives
The project will undertake the following measures to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks for Sound Management of Chemicals:
- Diagnose and develop an analysis of the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and risks of the current management system;
- Create a database of hazardous materials generated in Ecuador;
- Raise social and professional awareness on the sound management of chemicals through workshops and training;
- Apply recommend methodologies for the evaluation and promotion of the creation of national infrastructure for the proper management of hazardous materials.
Project Details
- Party: Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm, Minamata
- Country Classification: Developing country
- Special Programme Trust Fund: USD 250,000
- Cofinancing Total: USD 62,500
- Project duration: December 2019 - March 2023
