Africa - Nairobi 2012

Training on data collection, information exchange and informed decision-making within IVM program
Nairobi, Kenya
from 29 to 31 August 2012

The project is to strategically follow-up on the initial workshops on IVM principles conducted in selected African countries and collaborate with the ongoing WHO/GEF DDT reporting project towards assurance of efficient implementation of IVM approach for reduced reliance on DDT for disease vector control, including following specific objectives:

  • Strengthening in-country coordinating mechanisms of all stakeholders for data collection and information exchange on sustainable and effective vector management;
  • Capacity strengthening on evidence-based decision making in vector control interventions;
  • Developing a case study on establishing and implementing IVM for advocacy in other countries and to train resource persons for future IVM training workshops at the regional level.

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Africa - Dakar 2011

July 2011
Regional Synergies Workshop - Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Dakar, Senegal, 5 - 8 July 2011

Regional Synergies Workshop - Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

Dakar, Senegal, 5 - 8 July 2011


The Regional Awareness-Raising Workshop on Enhancing Cooperation and Coordination for the Implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions will be held for the French-speaking African countries in Dakar, Senegal.

The workshop offered a holistic approach to the implementation of the three conventions. The emphasis was placed on identifying synergies and linkages at the national level as a way to foster the implementation of the conventions' requirements. In this regard, a wide range of issues were addressed among others: ways of mobilizing resources and developing/strengthening national legal/institutional frameworks.

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Africa - Dakar 2010

November 2010
Regional capacity-building workshop on new POPs and the process for reviewing and updating NIPs
Dakar, Senegal, 1 - 4 November 2010

Regional capacity-building workshop on new POPs and the process for reviewing and updating NIPs

Dakar, Senegal, 1 - 4 November 2010


The workshop aimed at raising awareness on the amendments to the Convention that entered into force on 26 August 2010 and on the implications at the national level of the new obligations arising herewith. Furthermore, the workshop gave participants the opportunity to become familiar with the online electronic reporting system in preparation for the second reporting cycle ending in 2010.

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Africa - Ibadan 2010

August 2010
Regional Capacity-Building Workshop on New POPs, the Process for Reviewing and Updating NIPs
Ibadan, Nigeria, 16 - 19 August 2010

Regional Capacity-Building Workshop on New POPs, the Process for Reviewing and Updating NIPs

Ibadan, Nigeria, 16 - 19 August 2010


The workshop aimed at raising awareness on the new amendments to the Convention, which list nine new POPs in Annexes A, B and C, entered into force on 26 August 2010; and on the implications at the national level of the new obligations arising herewith. Furthermore, the workshop offered an opportunity for participants to become familiar with the enhanced version of the online electronic reporting system in preparation for the reporting deadline of 31 October 2010.

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Africa - Nairobi 2010

June 2010
Training on strengthening country capacities to implement Integrated Vector Management (IVM) program
Nairobi, Kenya, 7 - 11 June 2010

Training on strengthening country capacities to implement Integrated Vector Management (IVM) program

Nairobi, Kenya, 7 - 11 June 2010


The training, organized by the Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention, was successfully conducted at the International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi, Kenya, with the technical support of the World Health Organization (WHO).

The initiative was designed by the Global Alliance for the development and deployment of alternatives to DDT for disease vector control to support in-country capacity practice IVM approach using all available tools with cross sector coordination to overcome the complexity and cost of implementing alternatives to DDT.

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Africa - Bamako 2010

March 2010
Regional training workshop on PCBs and POPs wastes for French-speaking Africa
Bamako, Mali, 8 - 11 March 2010

Regional training workshop on PCBs and POPs wastes for French-speaking Africa

Bamako, Mali, 8 - 11 March 2010


The regional training workshop on the Environmentally Sound Management of PCBs and POPs wastes in French-speaking Africa took place from 8 to 11 March in Bamako, Mali. The workshop, which was co-organised by the Ministry of Environment of Mali and the African Stockpile Programme in Mali, gathered a total of 53 participants from 19 governments, 4 inter-governmental organizations and 4 non-governmental organizations.

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Mediterranean and Africa - Barcelona 2009

December 2009
Regional training workshop on new POPs and the process of reviewing and updating NIPs
Barcelona, Spain, 2 - 4 December 2009

Regional training workshop on new POPs and the process of reviewing and updating NIPs

Barcelona, Spain, 2 - 4 December 2009


The workshop targeteted national experts, from the Mediterranean (outside CEE) and French-speaking African regions, who are contributing to the implementation of the Stockholm Convention, such as Official Contact Points or Focal Points.

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Africa - Cairo 2009

November 2009
Joint Workshop of the Rotterdam and the Stockholm Convs. for effective participation in POPRC & CRC
Cairo, Egypt, 17 - 19 November 2009

Joint Workshop of the Rotterdam and the Stockholm Convs. for effective participation in POPRC & CRC

Cairo, Egypt, 17 - 19 November 2009


The overall objective of this workshop is to support the effective participation of Parties, experts and stakeholders in the Rotterdam Convention Chemical Review Committee (CRC) and the Stockholm Convention POPs Review Committee (POPRC). 

The workshop, which is co-organised with the Rotterdam Convention, targets Stockholm Convention National Focal Points, Rotterdam Convention Designated National Authorities (DNAs), relevant stakeholders, as well as selected past and current CRC and POPRC members from the region. As a result of this workshop and as part of the synergy process, participants will be aware of opportunities for information exchange and synergistic approaches in chemicals management at the national level, as well processes linked to chemicals’ review under the Conventions.

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Africa - Pretoria 2009

October 2009
Regional Awareness Raising Workshop on Enhancing Cooperation and Coordination for the implementation
Pretoria, South Africa, 28 - 30 October 2009

Regional Awareness Raising Workshop on Enhancing Cooperation and Coordination for the implementation

Pretoria, South Africa, 28 - 30 October 2009


The Regional Awareness Raising Workshop on Enhancing Cooperation and Coordination for the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in English-speaking countries in Africa is held in Pretoria, South Africa.  

The workshop aims at offering a holistic approach to the implementation of the three Conventions. The emphasis is placed on identifying synergies and linkages at the national level as a way to foster compliance with the Conventions’ requirements.

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Africa - Nairobi 2009

June 2009
Regional capacity building workshop on the BAT/BEP guidelines and the ESM of POPs wastes and PCBs
Nairobi, Kenya, 15 - 19 June 2009

Regional capacity building workshop on the BAT/BEP guidelines and the ESM of POPs wastes and PCBs

Nairobi, Kenya, 15 - 19 June 2009


The Regional capacity building workshop on the Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practices (BAT/BEP) guidelines and the Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of POPs wastes and PCBs for English-speaking countries in Africa took place from 15 to 19 June 2009 in Gigiri, UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop, which was co-organized by UNEP Regional Office for Africa (ROA), gathered a total of 72 participants from 24 country Parties, NGOs, universities, environmental institutes, regional business organizations and individual companies from Anglophone Africa

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Africa - Dakar, Senegal 2009

March 2009
Regional capacity-building workshop on the guidelines on BAT and BEP
Dakar, Senegal, 23 - 25 March 2009

Regional capacity-building workshop on the guidelines on BAT and BEP

Dakar, Senegal, 23 - 25 March 2009


The Workshop is hosted by the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Francophone Africa, a nominated Stockholm Convention centre.

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Africa - Bujumbura, Burundi 2008

September 2008
Workshop for Effective Participation in the POPs Review Committee
Bujumbura, Burundi, 22 - 26 September 2008

Workshop for Effective Participation in the POPs Review Committee

Bujumbura, Burundi, 22 - 26 September 2008


The workshop was carried out in collaboration with the Rotterdam Convention in order to foster cooperation and networking between the Rotterdam Convention Designated National Authorities and the Stockholm Convention Focal Points and to explore an integrated approach in chemicals management at the national level.

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