Improving Environmental Management in the Mining Sector of Suriname, with Emphasis on Gold Mining

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.

Financial mechanism
GEF
Date of approval
Status
Project approved
URL
https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/9288
Countries
Suriname
Managing organisations
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR2) (Implementing Partner) and National Institute for Environment and Development in Suriname (NIMOS) (responsible party)
Implementing organisations
UNDP
Project ID
9288
GEF project type
Full size
GEF project phase
GEF - 6
GEF Cofinancing
$22.132.000
GEF project grant
$7.589.041
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR2) (Implementing Partner) and National Institute for Environment and Development in Suriname (NIMOS) (responsible party)