Awarness About the Dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Environment Protection and Sustainable Development Society
Country:
Syrian arab republic
Area Of Work:
Chemicals
Operational Phase:
OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)
Grant Amount:
US$ 48,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,000.00
Project Number:
SYR/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/2010/15
Start Date:
7/2010
End Date:
7/2012
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Training targeted groups using a specially developed module based on SGP training kit
Policy Impact
mobilizing for issuing legislations that encourage using environmentally friendly alternatives to POPs
Project Results
The number of females: 60 female: 30
Number of males: 100 Number of males: 70
Budget and Finance:
- The total cost of the project: 58,000 dollars
- The value of the grant under the MOA: $ 48000
- Proceeds from other sources of funding: None
- The contribution of the Assembly or the local community: 70000 SP value of promotional materials ($ 1,000)
Activities carried out under the MOA
Because of the big risks that result from POP substances on human health and the environment due to their high toxicity, resistant to degradation, tendency to bio-accumulate and to be transported through the air and water across international boundaries and deposited far from their place of release, where they accumulate in ecosystems and transmitted through food chains.
and out of belief in the work that can be provided by NGOs in the field of awareness and information and the statement of the negatives and contribute to improving the management of these dangerous compounds, the Society for the Protection of Environment and Sustainable Development in the Syrian Arab Republic, based in Damascus city, and as a contribution to national efforts for protecting the health of citizens and the environment, has launched this project which was funded by GEF SGP.
the project aims to publicize the dangers resulting from the production, use and handling of materials containing persistent organic pollutants and identifying best technologies and environmental practices to reduce trading and the use of these materials and the mitigation of greenhouse gases containing some POP substances and finally document their current situation in Syria.
activities implemented under this project include:
1- executing visits to Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Electricity, and the Ministry of Local Administration, Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs) in order to profile the project, and the designation of representatives of these ministries to coordinate with them in the implementation of project activities, in addition to collect what they have Information from previous studies and materials relating to persistent organic pollutants.
2. executing visit to relevant international organizations (ACSAD, ICARDA) to coordinate with them and discuss ways of cooperation in order to implement some of the activities of the project.
3. organized a co-operation agreement between the grantee and ICARDA in order to support two Masters projects
4- coordination with the relevant authorities in order to visit some of the municipal solid waste landfills and places of open burning and some industrial plants and places of use of materials containing POP in some Syrian governorates and has been collecting the necessary data on the whereabouts of the material storage containing persistent organic pollutants, as well as places of accidental release of dioxin and furan likelihood of entry of the POPs, in order to prepare maps showing hot spots for the release of these hazardous substances within the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic.
5- translated the training module by GEF SGP on POPS to Arabic language,
6- prepared studies and reports including:
? Identification of the dangers of POPs and their current situation in Syria,
? Integrated management of agricultural pests and their applications in agriculture and its role in the reduction of environmental pollution,
? projects and studies carried out in Syria related materials POP 0.4
? mechanism reliance and modernization of the new material within the Stockholm Convention 0.5
? Study supported by maps showing the location of landfills and cement plants and medical waste incinerators and industrial areas and oil refineries and hot spots in Syria, and using geographic information system GIS,
? Report on User pesticides and chemicals containing materials of POPs banned under the resolutions of the Ministry of Agriculture,
? A field study through questionnaires were distributed to farmers in collaboration with the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (USDA) to determine the extent of damage to farmers' knowledge POP substances.
7. designing and printing leaflets and brochures and other items that benefit in the definition of the dangers of POPs have been published and distributed through the events and activities of the project.
8. exhibited at agricultural fairgrounds on 16/11/2011 in coordination with the Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform.
9. prepared maps as electronic versions of sites with municipal solid waste landfills in the Syrian governorates in addition to the sites of oil refineries and cement plants.
10. performed four workshops in the Department of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture of the definition of the project and build the capacity of extension units in the Ministry of Agriculture in dealing with POP substances.
11. distributed questionnaires and publishing units guidance on the definition of the dangers of POPs materials to the extension units in the Ministry of Agriculture within four governorates (Damascus, Daraa, endosperm. Tartous) .
12. prepared and directed a documentary film for a period of twelve minutes in studios Information Department at the Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture of the definition of the dangers resulting from the material of POPs and health and environmental effects resulting therefrom.
13. purchased 2 biogas units and two solar cooker and lights, which were installed in the association's headquarters
14 - organized a workshop in the presence of Minister of State for Environmental Affair, deputy Minister of Agriculture and other officials
15. Organized a workshop at the association's headquarters for extension units in the eastern region in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Environment.
16. Participated in a workshop at the Ministry of Agriculture to discuss the plan of the Directorate of Agricultural Extension where the film about the dangers of POPs, produced under this project was screened.
17. The installation of a biogas in a farm in one of the peasants in Damascus .
18. two solar energy devices have been installed (capacity of 170 liters) in a charity for orphans in Damascus.
19. organized tour for exhibiting the working model of biogas in Damascus for some extension units in the eastern region of the Syrian Arab Republic, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs.
Direct benefits received by participants and / or the beneficiary communities.
? raising awareness about Stockholm Convention
? highlight the dangers of certain chemicals already available in agriculture and industry.
? highlighting the dangers of medical and industrial materials that are widely available in our daily lives in spite of being recently enlisted as persistent organic pollutants and included in the Stockholm Convention (nine new material)
? highlighting proper technologies and practices to reduce exposure risks of persistent organic pollutants.
? promoting use of safe alternatives to pesticides, industrial and medical materials
? Uploading the training model in Arabic on the Society's website
long-term benefits.
1 - Communicate with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Electricity in order to stop the use and circulation of materials containing persistent organic pollutants and reducing emissions of these materials.
2 - Translate the training model adopted by GEF into Arabic language and making it available online on websites of the society, the International Network on Persistent Organic Pollutants (IPEN), Global Environment Facility (GEF) and organization Strategic Approach to Global Chemicals Management (SICAM). this will provide training to a large number from the Arabic-speaking on the risk of persistent organic pollutants.
3 - reducing entry of materials containing POPs to the country under various brand names after raising awareness of the dangers of these substances among workers in the Ministry of Economy and customs.
4 - The Ministry of Agriculture to adopt the use of biogas as a source of alternative energy as a result of the current circumstances.
5 - raising awareness at the Ministry of Agriculture on the importance of composting
6 - participation of society's members in committees formed by the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals and encourage the recycling of waste, especially plastic.
7 - participation of society's members in committees formed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform to promote the principle of organic farming, which alleviates the import of pesticides and chemicals.
challenges and unexpected problems encountered:
major developments and unexpected difficulties encountered during implementation of the project:
1 - the difficulty of implementing some of the activities because of the current crisis
2 - the difficulty of movement among governorates
3 - difficulty of traveling for directing and shooting the introductory film in other regions of the country.
4 - difficulties in obtaining information from some public sector entities.
5 - difficulty in the accuracy of the technical information needed to assist in the preparation of technical reports
6 - availability of certain types of pesticides containing POPs in the market despite official prevention.
7 - Results of the two Masters were not obtained, given the current situation in the city of Aleppo.
Actions taken to resolve these developments and difficulties.
A - National Symposium had not been implemented due to difficulty of mobility. instead, several workshops were implemented within the city of Damascus. abundant budget was used for purchase of biogas, and cook solar, solar collectors and water heaters after consultation and discussion with SGP.
B - difficulty in shooting the introductory film in different regions: studios of Directorate of Agricultural Extension were used to produce the film
C - the results of the two master is still to difficult to obtain due to the current situation in the city of Aleppo.
D - As for the difficulty in obtaining information, the project team obtained needed information from various resources.
Number of males: 100 Number of males: 70
Budget and Finance:
- The total cost of the project: 58,000 dollars
- The value of the grant under the MOA: $ 48000
- Proceeds from other sources of funding: None
- The contribution of the Assembly or the local community: 70000 SP value of promotional materials ($ 1,000)
Activities carried out under the MOA
Because of the big risks that result from POP substances on human health and the environment due to their high toxicity, resistant to degradation, tendency to bio-accumulate and to be transported through the air and water across international boundaries and deposited far from their place of release, where they accumulate in ecosystems and transmitted through food chains.
and out of belief in the work that can be provided by NGOs in the field of awareness and information and the statement of the negatives and contribute to improving the management of these dangerous compounds, the Society for the Protection of Environment and Sustainable Development in the Syrian Arab Republic, based in Damascus city, and as a contribution to national efforts for protecting the health of citizens and the environment, has launched this project which was funded by GEF SGP.
the project aims to publicize the dangers resulting from the production, use and handling of materials containing persistent organic pollutants and identifying best technologies and environmental practices to reduce trading and the use of these materials and the mitigation of greenhouse gases containing some POP substances and finally document their current situation in Syria.
activities implemented under this project include:
1- executing visits to Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Electricity, and the Ministry of Local Administration, Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs) in order to profile the project, and the designation of representatives of these ministries to coordinate with them in the implementation of project activities, in addition to collect what they have Information from previous studies and materials relating to persistent organic pollutants.
2. executing visit to relevant international organizations (ACSAD, ICARDA) to coordinate with them and discuss ways of cooperation in order to implement some of the activities of the project.
3. organized a co-operation agreement between the grantee and ICARDA in order to support two Masters projects
4- coordination with the relevant authorities in order to visit some of the municipal solid waste landfills and places of open burning and some industrial plants and places of use of materials containing POP in some Syrian governorates and has been collecting the necessary data on the whereabouts of the material storage containing persistent organic pollutants, as well as places of accidental release of dioxin and furan likelihood of entry of the POPs, in order to prepare maps showing hot spots for the release of these hazardous substances within the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic.
5- translated the training module by GEF SGP on POPS to Arabic language,
6- prepared studies and reports including:
? Identification of the dangers of POPs and their current situation in Syria,
? Integrated management of agricultural pests and their applications in agriculture and its role in the reduction of environmental pollution,
? projects and studies carried out in Syria related materials POP 0.4
? mechanism reliance and modernization of the new material within the Stockholm Convention 0.5
? Study supported by maps showing the location of landfills and cement plants and medical waste incinerators and industrial areas and oil refineries and hot spots in Syria, and using geographic information system GIS,
? Report on User pesticides and chemicals containing materials of POPs banned under the resolutions of the Ministry of Agriculture,
? A field study through questionnaires were distributed to farmers in collaboration with the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (USDA) to determine the extent of damage to farmers' knowledge POP substances.
7. designing and printing leaflets and brochures and other items that benefit in the definition of the dangers of POPs have been published and distributed through the events and activities of the project.
8. exhibited at agricultural fairgrounds on 16/11/2011 in coordination with the Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform.
9. prepared maps as electronic versions of sites with municipal solid waste landfills in the Syrian governorates in addition to the sites of oil refineries and cement plants.
10. performed four workshops in the Department of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture of the definition of the project and build the capacity of extension units in the Ministry of Agriculture in dealing with POP substances.
11. distributed questionnaires and publishing units guidance on the definition of the dangers of POPs materials to the extension units in the Ministry of Agriculture within four governorates (Damascus, Daraa, endosperm. Tartous) .
12. prepared and directed a documentary film for a period of twelve minutes in studios Information Department at the Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture of the definition of the dangers resulting from the material of POPs and health and environmental effects resulting therefrom.
13. purchased 2 biogas units and two solar cooker and lights, which were installed in the association's headquarters
14 - organized a workshop in the presence of Minister of State for Environmental Affair, deputy Minister of Agriculture and other officials
15. Organized a workshop at the association's headquarters for extension units in the eastern region in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Environment.
16. Participated in a workshop at the Ministry of Agriculture to discuss the plan of the Directorate of Agricultural Extension where the film about the dangers of POPs, produced under this project was screened.
17. The installation of a biogas in a farm in one of the peasants in Damascus .
18. two solar energy devices have been installed (capacity of 170 liters) in a charity for orphans in Damascus.
19. organized tour for exhibiting the working model of biogas in Damascus for some extension units in the eastern region of the Syrian Arab Republic, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs.
Direct benefits received by participants and / or the beneficiary communities.
? raising awareness about Stockholm Convention
? highlight the dangers of certain chemicals already available in agriculture and industry.
? highlighting the dangers of medical and industrial materials that are widely available in our daily lives in spite of being recently enlisted as persistent organic pollutants and included in the Stockholm Convention (nine new material)
? highlighting proper technologies and practices to reduce exposure risks of persistent organic pollutants.
? promoting use of safe alternatives to pesticides, industrial and medical materials
? Uploading the training model in Arabic on the Society's website
long-term benefits.
1 - Communicate with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Electricity in order to stop the use and circulation of materials containing persistent organic pollutants and reducing emissions of these materials.
2 - Translate the training model adopted by GEF into Arabic language and making it available online on websites of the society, the International Network on Persistent Organic Pollutants (IPEN), Global Environment Facility (GEF) and organization Strategic Approach to Global Chemicals Management (SICAM). this will provide training to a large number from the Arabic-speaking on the risk of persistent organic pollutants.
3 - reducing entry of materials containing POPs to the country under various brand names after raising awareness of the dangers of these substances among workers in the Ministry of Economy and customs.
4 - The Ministry of Agriculture to adopt the use of biogas as a source of alternative energy as a result of the current circumstances.
5 - raising awareness at the Ministry of Agriculture on the importance of composting
6 - participation of society's members in committees formed by the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals and encourage the recycling of waste, especially plastic.
7 - participation of society's members in committees formed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform to promote the principle of organic farming, which alleviates the import of pesticides and chemicals.
challenges and unexpected problems encountered:
major developments and unexpected difficulties encountered during implementation of the project:
1 - the difficulty of implementing some of the activities because of the current crisis
2 - the difficulty of movement among governorates
3 - difficulty of traveling for directing and shooting the introductory film in other regions of the country.
4 - difficulties in obtaining information from some public sector entities.
5 - difficulty in the accuracy of the technical information needed to assist in the preparation of technical reports
6 - availability of certain types of pesticides containing POPs in the market despite official prevention.
7 - Results of the two Masters were not obtained, given the current situation in the city of Aleppo.
Actions taken to resolve these developments and difficulties.
A - National Symposium had not been implemented due to difficulty of mobility. instead, several workshops were implemented within the city of Damascus. abundant budget was used for purchase of biogas, and cook solar, solar collectors and water heaters after consultation and discussion with SGP.
B - difficulty in shooting the introductory film in different regions: studios of Directorate of Agricultural Extension were used to produce the film
C - the results of the two master is still to difficult to obtain due to the current situation in the city of Aleppo.
D - As for the difficulty in obtaining information, the project team obtained needed information from various resources.
+ View more
Visit the Syrian Arab Republic Country Page