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Disposal of persistent organic pollutants and obsolete pesticides and strengthening sound pesticide management in Cameroon

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Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) (USD 1.7 million) and co-financing partners (USD 9.3 million expected) and implemented by FAO and the Government of Cameroon, the project aimed to reduce releases of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from obsolete pesticide stocks (OPs) and contaminated sites and build capacity for sound pesticide management. Four results were expected: (R1) 100 tonnes of POPs and OPs eliminated and 2 contaminated sites restored; (R2) Risks associated with empty pesticide containers are reduced; (R3) The regulatory framework and institutional capacities for pesticide management are strengthened (R3) Alternatives based on integrated pest management are successfully promoted and the use of chemical pesticides and highly hazardous pesticides is reduced.

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