GEF GOLD+: Advancing formalization and mercury-free gold in Ecuador

Minimize risk to mercury exposure of human beings and environment due to the use of mercury in the ASGM sector in Ecuador, in compliance of Minamata Convention.

Financial mechanism
GEF
Date of approval
Status
Project approved
URL
https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/10835
Countries
Ecuador
Managing organisations
Ministry of Environment and Water of Ecuador
Implementing organisations
UNDP
Project ID
10835
GEF project type
Full size
GEF project phase
GEF - 7
GEF Cofinancing
$33.200.176
GEF project grant
$4.000.000
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment and Water of Ecuador