To protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by the emissions and releases to the environment of mercury from artisanal and small-scale gold mining and processing in Mali and Senegal by developing NAPs in compliance with Annex C of the Minamata Convention.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9533
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2016
Status
Project Approved
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
Artisanal Gold Council
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
95,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
27 Jun 2016
Concept Approved
12 Jul 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
11 Jul 2016