Training workshops in effective management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes and contaminated sites : workshop report, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Abstract

Management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes and contaminated sites has become an increasingly important issue for Pacific Island Countries (PICs). In 1997, AusAID, in conjunction with SPREP, implemented the Persistent Organic Pollutants in Pacific Island Countries project (POPs in PICs) to address this issue. As part of the POPs in PICs project, training workshops will be held in thirteen PICs to create awareness and understanding on the effective management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes and contaminated sites.