To reduce the use of mercury in the ASGM sector in Zambia through a holistic, multisectoral integrated formalization approach and increased access to finance leading to the adoption of sustainable mercury-free technologies and access to traceable gold supply chains.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
10837
Country
Zambia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Artisanal Gold Council (AGC)
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
22,356,864
GEF Project Grant
2,703,750
GEF Agency Fees
243,338
Timeline
Received by GEF
22 Jul 2021
Concept Approved
05 Aug 2021
Project Approved for Implementation
05 Dec 2023