Improve the Health and Environment of Artisanal Gold Mining Communities in the Philippines by Reducing Mercury Emissions
Project Summary
Reduce the impacts of mercury on the health and environment of artisanal gold mining communities in the Philippines by promoting sound chemical management and strengthening local and national capacity to effectively reduce mercury use, emissions and exposure
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5216 |
| Project Type | Medium-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| Executing Agencies | Republic of Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Health (DOH) and Ban Toxics (BT) |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2013 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 550,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 1,081,070 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 55,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 1,631,070.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
03 Dec 2012
Concept Approved
18 Dec 2012
Project Approved for Implementation
17 Dec 2012
Project closed
20 Dec 2018