To protect human health and the environment by implementing integrated measures aimed at minimizing mercury releases (>40%) from artisanal gold mining activities affecting the Puyango River basin in Ecuador and the Tumbes River basin in Peru.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
4799
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
National Geologic, Mining & Metallurgy Research Institute (INIGEMM), in Ecuador and the Ministry of Environment in Peru.
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
2,676,764
GEF Project Grant
999,900
GEF Agency Fees
99,990
Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed