ID: GEF-10810 Ongoing

Eliminating mercury skin lightening products

Timeline

55% Complete

Start Date:

8 May 2023

End Date:

30 April 2026

Objective

Reduce the risk of exposure to mercury-added skin lightening products

Co-financing:

$ 14,953,401

Project Grant:

$ 2,000,000

Total Value:

$ 16,953,401

Portfolio:

Chemicals & Waste

Country:

Gabon, Jamaica, Sri Lanka

Partners:

World Health Organization (WHO); Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

Implementing Agencies:

UNEP

Project Contact:

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Project Documents:

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