Reduce the impacts of mercury on the health and environment of artisanal gold mining communities in the Philippines by promoting sound chemical management and strengthening local and national capacity to effectively reduce mercury use, emissions and exposure

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5216
Country
Philippines
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2012
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Republic of Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Health (DOH) and Ban Toxics (BT)
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,081,070
GEF Project Grant
550,000
GEF Agency Fees
55,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
02 Dec 2012
Concept Approved
18 Dec 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
17 Dec 2012
Project Closed
20 Dec 2018