Development of National Action Plans for Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining in Paraguay

Project Summary

Development of National Action Plans to reduce the use of mercury and mercury compounds in, and the emissions and releases to the environment of mercury from, artisanal and small-scale gold mining and processing is facilitated by the use of scientific and technical knowledge and tools by national stakeholders in Paraguay.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9350
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Status
Project Approved
Country
Paraguay
Region
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment
GEF Period:
GEF - 6
Approval Fiscal Year:
2016

Financials

Project Preparation Grant Amount
0 USD
GEF Project Grant
500,000 USD
Co-financing Total
0 USD
GEF Agency Fees
47,500 USD
Total Cost 500,000.00 USD

Project Timeline

Received by GEF
08 Dec 2015
Concept Approved
03 Feb 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
02 Feb 2016
Project closed