To reduce the use of mercury in the ASGM sector in Sierra Leone through a holistic, multisectoral integrated formalization approach, and increasing access to finance leading to the adoption of sustainable mercury-free technologies and access to traceable gold supply chains.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
10838
Country
Sierra Leone
Implementing Agencies
Conservation International
Approval FY
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
The Environment Protection Agency, Sierra Leone (EPA SL)
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
15,546,671
GEF Project Grant
2,703,750
GEF Agency Fees
243,338
Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation