To improve the management of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Suriname (ASGM) and promote uptake of environmentally responsible mining technologies in order to reduce the negative effects on biodiversity, forests, water, and local communities, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
9288
Country
Suriname
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR2) (Implementing Partner) and National Institute for Environment and Development in Suriname (NIMOS) (responsible party)
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
22,132,000
GEF Project Grant
7,589,041
GEF Agency Fees
720,959
Timeline
Received by GEF
11 Aug 2015
Concept Approved
09 Jun 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
15 Feb 2018