Emerald Environment ltd is honored to be the National Consultant supporting the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Ministry of Health in implementing a project “Environment Observatories and Legal and Institutional strengthening for the Sound Management of Chemicals in Africa (Africa Chemobs). The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and is being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and executed by the Africa Institute.We have undertaken studies on the Economic Cost of Inaction for Exposure to chemicals as part of the Chemobs project, as well as a risk and vulnerability assessment of exposure to chemicals and waste by various populations.
We have partnered with various government agencies to raise awareness on chemical risks, as well as participate in drafting of legislation to address these risks.
Our team have been part of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), and have participated in various activities with the frameworks of Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, as well as the Minamata convention on mercury. We have worked closely with the horticulture industry in addressing the challenges of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs).