NAP Guidance document

This document, developed by UN Environment Programme, is intended to provide guidance to countries in formulating artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) National Action Plans (NAPs) that are compliant with the requirements of the Minamata Convention. The document also provides technical, legal and policy information on issues related to ASGM, which may be useful when preparing and implementing the NAP. This guidance is indicative – the use of this document is not mandatory or a requirement under the Convention.

The 2024 English version reflects the amendments adopted at the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-4), held in Bali, Indonesia, and has been designed and formatted to enhance usability and accessibility. For the updates in the other five UN languages, which follow the standard layout used for official Convention documents, please refer to Annex I and II of the document prepared by the Secretariat and adopted by the COP.