Overview of contributions for the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm, including synergies for 2012-13

The Secretariat is making available an overview of contributions to the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund of the Basel Convention (BD) and the Special Voluntary Trust Funds of the Rotterdam and Stockholm convention (RV, SV) for the implementation of the Programmes of Work (PoW) of the three conventions, as approved by their respective conferences of the Parties.

ContributionsThe table contains information on received contributions for activities under the three conventions, including synergies, as well as possible funding gaps in case no or partial funding has been received for the implementation of PoW activities.

For each activity that has received partial or no funding as of to date, the Secretariat has developed concept notes containing a brief outline of the activities to be undertaken under the respective PoW and their indicative budgets.

Donors who are interested in contributing to the trust funds of the three conventions are invited to download relevant concept notes.

The Secretariat will be pleased to engage, if appropriate, in developing full-fledged project proposal for the respective activities.

All resource mobilization-related information, including the concept notes, will be updated on a regular basis.

Please contact the Resource Mobilization Focal Point of the Secretariat, Mr Frank Moser, should you need any further information (tel: +41 22 917 8951; email: fmoser@pops.int).

The information provided on this page describes funding received in the current or past biennia for the implementation of POW Activities in the biennium 2012-2013.

Financial resource received (as of 16/04/2013)

Basel Convention PoW activities:

POW Description Approved Budget
2012-2013 (BD) [USD]
Funding Received [USD] Donor Countries Concept notes
Title File
1 Organize and support of COP-11 600,000 805,324 Denmark, EU, Germany, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland Support for participation of developing countries at COP-11 of the Basel Convention Download file
2 Organize and support OEWG-8 550,000 139,203 Finland, Germany, Norway, Switzerland Support for participation of developing countries at OEWG-8 of the Basel Convention Download file
4 Organization of ICC meetings 16,000 17,120 EU    
6 Implementation of the ICC work programme 115,000 133,145 EU    
7 Implementation fund 300,000 206,867 Japan, Norway, Switzerland Basel Convention Implementation Fund Download file
8 Information transmitted by Parties pursuant to Articles 3, 4(1), 11 and 13 (2) 70,000 75,615 EU    
11 Assist Parties to enforce the Convention and to combat illegal traffic 209,000 217,643 EU, Norway, Spain    
12 Facilitate and oversee the development of technical guidelines, manuals, and tools on technical aspects of the environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes as reflected in the work programme of the OEWG 35,000 72,140 Norway    
18 Implementation of the Strategic Framework 2012-2021 80,000 69,837 EU    
19 EMS and further legal clarity 400,000 732,218 EU, Japan, Norway, Switzerland    
20 PACE 500,000 584,982 EU, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Various Private Enterprises    
25 National inventories, national e-waste management plans and formulation of e-waste policies 400,000 65,869 Japan    
26 Implementation of the Nairobi Declaration in Africa 330,000 356,034 Canada, EU, Norway, NVMP, UK, Various Private Enterprises Support for the EU-Africa Enforcement on E-waste Download file
27 Development of pilot projects on the ESM of e-waste in Latin America and CEITs 60,000 -   1. Broadening the Scope of the NGO lead Regional Platform on E-Waste from Computers in Latin America and the Caribbean (RELAC) Download file
2. Awareness-raising and training for countries of Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Central Asia on environmentally sound management of e-waste, monitoring and controlling transboundary movements of e-waste and used equipment, and the prevention of illegal traffic Download file
29 Segregation and treatment of hazardous biomedical and health-care wastes 10,000 -   Better environmentally sound management of biomedical and health-care wastes in Africa and Eastern Europe  Download file
30 ESM of used oils 10,000 -      
31 Cost-effective alternative methods to the beaching method of ship dismantling 650,000 738,882 EU, Norway, BD Reserve    
32 Implementation of Technical Guidelines on the ESM of mercury waste 1,010,000 -   Option A: Minimization and the environmentally sound management of mercury containing waste affecting most exposed populations in various economic sectors in all regions in the context of the implementation of the Basel Convention Download file
Option B: Minimization and the environmentally sound management of mercury containing lamps in the context of the implementation of the Basel Convention guidelines for the environmentally sound management of wastes consisting of elemental mercury and wastes containing or contaminated with mercury Download file
33 Implementation of Basel Convention related tools to strengthen the legal system 2,000,000 130,000 Switzerland Support for implementation of the component A of the Indonesian-Swiss country-led initiative to improve the effectiveness of the Basel Convention Download file
Second global workshop on the facilitation of the entry into force of the Ban Amendment, San Salvador, El Salvador, 12-13 February 2013 Download file
Support for implementation of the selected components of the Indonesian-Swiss country-led initiative to improve the effectiveness of the Basel Convention and for enhancing national legislation, enforcement of the Convention and efforts to combat illegal traffic Download file
38 Entry of data and information into the reporting database 90,000 -   Electronic Publication on National Reporting Data Analysis for the years 2007 to 2010 Download file
39 Enhancing Parties' ability to comply with the national reporting obligations to BC. 200,000 85,891 EU, Norway    
45 Organization of NGO workshop at COP-11 50,000 -      
47 Enhancing cooperation and coordination with other MEAs and IGOs on issues of common concern 70,000 -   Assessment and guidance manual related to wastes generated on board ships and their ESM, once offloaded, in cooperation with IMO Download file
Total    7,755,000 4,430,770      

 

Rotterdam Convention PoW activities:

POW Description Approved Budget
2012-2013 (BD) [USD]
Funding Received [USD] Donor Countries Concept notes
Title File
1 Organize and support of COP-6 500,000 412,723 Austria, EU, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland Support for participation of developing countries at COP-6 of the Rotterdam Convention Download file
5 Review of resource kit, preparation of new materials and update of key publications 95,000 21,432 EU    
12 Development of electronic tools 190,000 31,920 EU    
14 Strengthening of national capacities related to SHPFs 480,000 200,000 EU Strengthen national capacities related to severely hazardous pesticide formulations, including by facilitating pilot projects Download file
15 Development of programmes and provision of training to assist Parties with specific issues upon their request 150,000 128,393 EU     
16 Prepare notifications of final regulatory action to strengthen countries’ capacities to prepare and submit notifications. 172,000 1,442 Netherlands    
17 Customs training activities 200,000        
18 Orientation workshop for effective participation in the work of CRC 50,000 50,668 EU    
22 Industrial chemicals programme 312,500 20,000 EU    
23 Identification of technical experts from the regions to collaborate in the delivery of technical assistance activities 50,000        
24 Integration of appropriate RC specific components in individual field projects of the FAO pesticide management programme 251,000 -   Co-operation with FAO Pesticide Management Field Programme Download file
26 Public awareness meetings and outreach activities 100,000 12,000 Netherlands, USA     
27 Development and implementation of a communication strategy 60,000 -       
33 Translation of the RC website into French and Spanish 50,000 -      
Total   2,660,500 878,578      

 

Stockholm Convention PoW activities:

POW Description Approved Budget
2012-2013 (SV) [USD]
Funding Received [USD] Donor Countries Concept notes
Title File
1 Organize and support of COP-6 600,000 432,883 Austria, EU, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland Support for participation of developing countries at COP-6 of the Stockholm Convention Download file
3 Organization and support of POPRC-8 and POPRC-9 80,000 34,011 Norway    
9 Development and implementation of a programme to facilitate and improve access to financial support and technical assistance 110,000 -   Financial assistance facilitation: develop and implement a programme to facilitate and improve access to financial support and technical assistance to assist developing country parties and parties with economies in transition to undertake activities and build the capacity required to meet their obligations under the Convention (2012) Download file
Financial assistance facilitation: develop and implement a programme to facilitate and improve access to financial support and technical assistance to assist developing country parties and parties with economies in transition to undertake activities and build the capacity required to meet their obligations under the Convention (2013) Download file
12 Development and implementation of a technical assistance programme 1,190,000 -   Technical assistance programme including Secretariat activities aimed at the provision of technical assistance to parties and seek the involvement of appropriate partners and stakeholders including delivery of capacity building programmes (2012) Download file
Technical assistance programme including Secretariat activities aimed at the provision of technical assistance to parties and seek the involvement of appropriate partners and stakeholders including delivery of capacity building programmes (2013) Download file
24 Update of the POPs GMP guidance document 145,000 14,690 Sweden     
25 POPs GMP: support for air monitoring activities in Africa and LAC, 2nd milk survey, regional cooperation and global coordination 920,000 753,460 EU, Norway Supporting participation of developing countries in the Global Monitoring Plan for POPs, including monitoring of the newly listed substances Download file
27 Further development of the electronic reporting system for Article 15 30,000 -   Update of the Stockholm Convention electronic reporting system Download file
28 Pesticides, including DDT alternatives 565,000 46,949 Germany, Switzerland 1. Assessment of continued need for DDT Download file
2. Sound management of DDT for disease vector control Download file
3. Implementation of specific exemptions for the use of lindane as a pharmaceutical towards its elimination Download file
29 Activities towards 2025–2028 goals for PCB elimination 715,000 -      
30 Unintentionally produced POPs: guidance on minimizing releases, including guidance on BAT/BEP 155,000 80,004 EU    
32 POPs-free products programme 60,000 136,511 Germany, Norway    
33 Supporting parties in reviewing and updating NIPs for POPs listed at COP-4 and COP-5 805,000 523,188 EU, Norway     
34 Reporting and registering of endosulfan and updating of the national reporting format 170,000 30,667 EU Reporting endosulfan Download file
35 Implementation of work-programme on new POPs 180,000 79,333 EU Preliminary assessment of bromodiphenyl ethers in vehicles and furniture imported into Africa Download file
40 Provide overall management of the Secretariat 60,000 -      
Total   5,785,500 2,131,696      

 

Synergy activities PoW activities:

POW Description  Approved Budget
2012-2013 (BD, RV, SV) [USD]
Funding Received [USD] Donor Countries Concept notes
Title File
S1 Development of a toolkit and electronic training tools and upgrade of existing ones. 630,000 25,011 Switzerland Development of electronic tools for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Download file
Update of the Rotterdam Convention Resource Kit Download file
Preparation of broadcast animations to enhance understanding and ultimately implementation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Download file
Preparation of a broadcast animation to enhance understanding of the synergies process and its relevance for the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention Download file
S2 Capacity- building programmes: develop and deliver training programmes based on needs identified at regional level regarding resource mobilization 670,000 -   Technical assistance programme including Secretariat activities aimed at the provision of technical assistance to parties and seek the involvement of appropriate partners and stakeholders including delivery of capacity building programmes Download file
Technical assistance programme including Secretariat activities aimed at the provision of technical assistance to parties and seek the involvement of appropriate partners and stakeholders including delivery of capacity building programmes Download file
S3 Synergies capacity building projects for the development of national institutional frameworks for the implementation of the conventions 1,320,000 132,802 Germany, Norway Strengthening of capacity for information exchange and coordination at national level Download file
S4 Develop strategic partnerships with other multilateral environmental agreements, such as for the management and disposal of ozone-depleting substance, POPs and other hazardous substances. 400,000 123,968 Canada, Norway Destruction of banks of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Central America Download file
S6 Support the work of and coordination between the scientific bodies under the conventions and identify common issues and linkages between conventions. 130,000 69,500  EU      
S7 Support parties’ implementation of the life-cycle approach to chemical management. 75,000 90,657 EU, Norway    
S8 Annual joint meetings: FAO and UNEP regional officers, directors/coordinators of the Basel and Stockholm Convention Regional Centres to exchange experience and improve cooperation and co-ordination in implementing elements of technical assistance of the three conventions, enhance coordination on regional strategies and identify opportunities for the development of joint activities. 200,000 170,201 EU, Norway Enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions: annual joint meeting in 2012 for cooperation and coordination between regional centres and FAO and UNEP regional offices Download file
Enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions: annual joint meeting in 2013 for cooperation and coordination between regional centres and FAO and UNEP regional offices Download file
S9 South-South cooperation: regional centres and FAO and UNEP regional centres addressing specific priority issues in their region related to BRS Conventions. 100,000 -      
S10 The development of cross cutting- information packages; the development of a joint clearing-house mechanism and the maintenance and continuation of the development of the conventions' websites. 255,000 -   Joint Clearing-house Mechanism serving the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions for information exchange Download file
S11 Joint information technology services. 160,000 60,066 Switzerland Integration of the IT platforms of the three conventions Download file
S13 Joint Outreach and public awareness. 182,000 -   1. Basel Waste Solutions Circle Download file
2. Goodwill Ambassadorship Download file
S15 National reporting: Revise the reporting systems of the Basel and Stockholm conventions and identify the possible areas for streamlining. 190,000 -      
Total   4,312,000 672,255      

 

High-level segment of the ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the conferences of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions:

POW Description  Approved Budget
2012-2013 (BD, RV, SV) [USD]
Funding Received [USD] Donor Countries Concept notes
Title File
- Organization and support of the high-level segment at the 2013 COPs/ExCOPs. - 238,556 Switzerland Support for participation of developing countries at the HLS