Through the Chemicals and Waste Convention, GEF Zimbabwe works to reduce hazardous substances, promote safe disposal, and strengthen national capacity for sound chemical management to protect people and ecosystems.
Under the Chemicals and Waste Convention, GEF Zimbabwe supports national efforts to reduce hazardous substances, promote safe disposal practices, and strengthen institutional capacity for sound chemical management. These projects focus on minimizing pollution from industrial, agricultural, and household sources, while ensuring compliance with international agreements such as the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions. By addressing chemicals and waste, GEF Zimbabwe helps protect human health, safeguard ecosystems, and advance sustainable development, ensuring that communities benefit from cleaner environments and safer livelihoods.