Minamata initial assessment and national action plan on the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector in Nicaragua

National capacity and capability improved for prevention and management of mercury use, through the preparation of a Minamata Convention Initial Assessment (MIA) and a National Action Plan (NAP) for the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector

Project Details

GEF Project ID
10148
Country
Nicaragua
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2020
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
UNITAR, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA), Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Ministry of Health (MINSA) and Natural Commission for Registration and Control of Toxic Substances (CNRCTS)
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Chemicals and Waste
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
10148_2022_PIR_UNIDO_Nicaragua
10148_2023_PIR_UNIDO_Nicaragua
CEO Approval Document - 10148
EA- Project review sheet - 10148
GEFSEC Review

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
30,000
GEF Project Grant
700,000
GEF Agency Fees
66,500

Timeline

Received by GEF
27 Feb 2019
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Feb 2020