To reduce the use of mercury in the ASGM sector in Nigeria through a holistic, multi-sectoral integrated formalization approach, and increasing access to finance leading to adoption of sustainable mercury-free technologies and access to traceable gold supply chains.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
10603
Country
Nigeria
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Federal Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Basel Convention Coordinating Center
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
29,370,000
GEF Project Grant
3,850,000
GEF Agency Fees
346,500
Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation