Belize to Undergo Chemical Waste Management Training

Belize has signed on to an initiative that aims to develop management and disposal strategies to eliminate pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful materials in waste electrical and electronic equipment. During this project, key stakeholders in the chemicals and waste management sectors will undergo technical training on how to manage these chemicals and stabilization strategies for products containing added mercury, based on stocks identified in-country. The facilitation of the training is part of the GEF ISLANDS Projects, which is the Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States program. The Department of the Environment partnered with the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean to execute the project. Belize is one of twelve other Caribbean nations to participate in this project.