Development of National Action Plans to reduce the use of mercury and mercury compounds in, and the emissions and releases to the environment of mercury from, artisanal and small-scale gold mining and processing is facilitated by the use of scientific and technical knowledge and tools by national stakeholders in Paraguay.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9350
Country
Paraguay
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2016
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
500,000
GEF Agency Fees
47,500

Timeline

Received by GEF
07 Dec 2015
Concept Approved
03 Feb 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
02 Feb 2016