ABOUT THE FUND

The Health and Pollution Fund (HPF), formerly known as the Global Pollution Remediation Fund (GPRF), was launched in principle in October 2007 by representatives from governmental agencies of the United States, Germany, China, Russia, Mozambique, Kenya, the Philippines, the World Bank, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Green Cross Switzerland, Blacksmith Institute and leading researchers from within the public health and pollution remediation fields. HPF, a planned $400 million fund, will be dedicated to combating toxic pollution in developing countries that has resulted from industrial, mining, and military operations.

The Fund will be directed toward cleaning up over 400 highly polluted locations worldwide that affect more than 100 million people - people who suffer from reduced life expectancies, increased cancer risks and severe neurological damage. Projects initiated by HPF will efficiently channel funds to local stakeholders with technical support and oversight provided by a central, international, Secretariat. Conference organizers are currently approaching donors in various country development agencies, multilateral development banks, and other international aid organizations along with high net-worth individuals to develop funding.