rotect human health and the environment from Mercury releases originating from the intentional use of mercury in artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM), as well as the unsound management and disposal of Mercury containing products from the healthcare sector.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
5484
Country
Honduras
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Mining Executive Direction (DEFOMIN)
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
6,219,854
GEF Project Grant
1,300,000
GEF Agency Fees
123,500
Timeline
Received by GEF
11 Jul 2013
Concept Approved
18 Nov 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
14 Dec 2014
Project Closed
24 May 2021