Cameroon: Assessment and Cleanup of Pesticide-Contaminated Sites
Project Overview
Closed
Country
Cameroon
Pollutant(s)
Pesticides
Funder(s)
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Cost of project
52,484
Industry
Agriculture, Pesticides
Phase I involves an assessment of 6-12 pesticide-contaminated sites and training of local MOE officials, which took place at the end of May 2016. A report on prioritization and detailed site assessments was produced. Remediation plans will occur in Phase II.
UPDATE: Phase I was successfully completed, with 12 sites undergoing assessment. The project steering committee is choosing 2 of the assessed sites for detailed examination and site remediation.
From the Pollution Blog: In Cameroon: Hunting For Toxic Killers
https://www.pureearth.org/blog/hunt-toxic-hotspots-cameroon/
Last Updated:
08/08/23
