Projects

Anti-personnel mines are among the most dangerous weapons of destruction. In 2003, Belarus acceded to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (also known as the Ottawa Treaty) and ratified it on March 1, 2004. 

The European Union offers young Belarusians an opportunity to earn a Bachelor's or Master's degree from European universities. Upon graduation, the program participants will return home, where they will be able to apply their knowledge in practice.

The regional project will help the six Eastern Partnership countries and Russia to mitigate negative climate change implications, based on the countries’ national priorities. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus will be assisted with the implementation of the national climate change policy.

The countries jointly provide for environmental safety of trans-boundary rivers crossing their territories. This regional project is aimed at improving the environment of the Black Sea basin comprising a number of Belarusian rivers.

As of now, there are still more than 10,000 tons of obsolete pesticides in the territory of Belarus; these pesticides are hazardous chemical substances that seriously threaten human health and the environment. A systemic approach to the process of their disposal would minimize the negative effect of hazardous wastes.

The Project would also make a contribution to the Green Economy – one of the key components of the country’s development. 

Public organizations that are committed to caring for the elderly, the disabled, orphans and other vulnerable categories are often under-staffed. This problem is particularly relevant in remote areas of Belarus. NGO volunteers come to help; they work hard and selflessly for the good of others.

To facilitate active promotion of its goods on the EU markets, Belarus needs to bring its industrial standards in compliance with EU standards that are largely focused on energy efficiency.  The project aims to enhance the competitive edge of the Belarusian economy and improve its environmental efficiency.

Each province of Belarus has its unique features, as well as strengths and weaknesses. It is important to be aware of them and take them into account in the process of strategic planning, for both the provinces and the country in general. This project is a part of the RELOAD integrated program in support of the efforts of the Government of Belarus on the promotion of sustainable regional development. Another component of the RELOAD program is implemented by UNDP Belarus.

Belarus is a transit country, which is geographically convenient for migration. In the recent years, the transit flow of irregular migrants and asylum seekers has doubled. Governmental, nongovernmental and international organizations joined efforts to address this problem.

Graphene is recognized as one of the most promising materials of the future. All current research worldwide is aimed at searching for practical application of that material, as it has unique physical, chemical and electrical properties.