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SPREP, UNEP Prepare Pacific POPs Regional Project
10 Dec 2011 | SIDS Policy and Practice
1 March 2011: The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), with the support of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), is in the preparation stages of a regional project to address Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in the Pacific region, titled “Pacific POPs release reduction through Improved Management of Solid and Hazardous wastes.” SPREP consultants currently are visiting and consulting Pacific Island Countries (PICs) regarding their priorities for...
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GEF NGO Consultation and Council Meeting Convene
10 Dec 2011 | SIDS Policy and Practice
May 2004: Convening from 19-21 May 2004, in Washington, DC, the GEF Council approved its work programme, endorsing US$233.5 million in grants for 25 projects. The total value of the projects amount to US$980.7 million with cofinancing of $3 for every $1 approved. The Council also approved decisions on the: appointment of the Monitoring and Evaluation Director and Report of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit; terms of reference for the GEF’s third Overall Performance Study; institutional...
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