Development of Minamata Initial Assessment and Updating of National Action Plan for Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining
Project Summary
Ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention contributes to the protection of human health and the environment from the risks posed by unintentional and intentional emissions and releases, unsound use and management of mercury in Lao PDR.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 9622 |
| Project Type | Enabling Activity |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Lao PDR |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Artisanal Gold Council (AGC)Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment of Lao PDR |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 6 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2017 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 700,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 0 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 66,500 USD |
| Total Cost | 700,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
09 Aug 2016
Concept Approved
20 Oct 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
19 Oct 2016
Project closed