The project is focused on the two principal river basins in the West African sub-region, the Niger and Senegal River Basins, and addresses riverine contamination issues related mostly to irrigated-farming activities in six countries. The Project Development objective is to protect transboundary waters in the Niger and Senegal River Basins through elimination of POPs pesticide-use and substantial reduction and elimination of other toxic pesticides used in agriculture; while augmenting agricultural productivity and net economic benefits to farmers. The Project Purpose is to demonstrate best practices for contaminant prevention and increased agricultural productivity through participatory farmer-education approaches.
Key project objectives are:
- 1) awareness raising and establishing community baselines,
- 2) assessments of freshwater contaminants,
- 3) developing Best Practices, and
- 4) developing IPPM community and trainer networks.
Other (not set)
River
Budget
9.30M US$
Total Cost of the project
4.47M US$
GEF Allocation to project
Partners
To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
The mandate of the Global IPM Facility is to assist interested Governments and NGOs to initiate, develop and expand Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes that aim to reduce pesticide use and associated negative impact on health and environment, while increasing production and profits through improved crop and pest management.
Contacts
Project Manager