Review of the implementation of Minamata Convention Article 7 (RIA) obligations on mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Francophone and Spanish-speaking countries.

The objective of this Enabling Activity project is to facilitate the review of implementation of Article (RIA) 7 of the Minamata Convention in participating Francophone and Spanish-speaking countries through the review, update and endorsement of their National Action Plans (NAPs).

Financial mechanism
GEF
Date of approval
Status
Project approved
URL
https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/12272
Countries
Chad,
Senegal,
Paraguay,
Niger,
Mali,
Madagascar,
Guinea,
Central African Republic,
Burundi,
Burkina Faso
Project ID
12272
GEF project type
Enabling activity
GEF project phase
GEF - 8
GEF project grant
$2.500.000
Executing Agencies
IMPACTUNEP KRU; Artisanal Gold Council (AGC)