The Objective of the Project is to work with two other "thematic" GEF international waters projects in the area as part of a "strategic approach" to fill gaps in understanding of transboundary living resources of the two LMEs and to build capacity of the participating countries to utilize this improved understanding for more effective management by use of an ecosystem approach. This information and capacity then would be utilized by governments as part of the frameworks being established by the three projects collectively.

The objective of this Enabling Activities proposal is to develop and formulate a National Implementation Plan (NIP) and thereby strengthen national capacity and enhance knowledge and understanding amongst decision makers, managers, the industry, and the public at large on POPs. By achieving this objective Mongolia will be prepared and enabled to meet the obligations of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

The overall objective of this enabling activities proposal is to strengthen national capacity and capability to deliver a comprehensive assessment of the threats posed by Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) to human health and the environment.

The project is being implemented as an interim activity between the Initial and the Second Communications. Hence it is intended to complement activities of Phase 1 project, related to the Initial Communication, while at the same time forming basis for initiation of the Second National Communication of Cote d'Ivoire to the UNFCCC.

The objective of the project is to create sustainable capacity in and ownership by the Slovak Republic to meet its obligations under the Stockholm Convention, including initial preparation of a POPs Implementation Plan, as well as broader issues of chemicals safety and management as articulated in Chapter 19 of Agenda 21. The Implementation Plan will describe how the Slovak Republic will meet its obligations under the Convention to phase-out POPs sources and remediate POPs-contaminated sites in the Slovak Republic

The objective of this Enabling Activities proposal is to develop and formulate a National Implementation Plan (NIP) and thereby strengthen national capacity and enhance knowledge and understanding amongst decision makers, managers, industry, and the public at large on POPs. By achieving this objective Romania will be prepared and enabled to meet the obligations of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

The goal of the project is to improve management of NGO and privately owned biodiversity-rich islands by installing a shared program framework and infrastructure for enhanced and sustainable conservation, financing and use of biodiversity. The project would build long-term capacity for sustainable conservation and use of island biodiversity through program and capacity-building, infrastructure acquisition and installation, co-management, and education and advocacy.

The objective of the project is to derive global benefits from ensuring that the organization and management of the WSSD is planned and undertaken in such a way that it demonstrates best environmental practices, and makes a significant contribution to enabling sustainable development and national benefits in South Africa.