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Delving into the rich field of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …

The women and youth dominated space of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) presents many opportunities for innovation, development and stimulation of the local fabrication and manufacturing industry. ... Small and Medium Enterprises. The Accelerator Lab and Minerals Development project embarked on a solutions safari through Zambia's …

UN Environment Assembly 5 (UNEA 5.2) Resolutions | UNEP

The resumed 5th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 28 February to 2 March 2022, concluding with 14 adopted resolutions geared towards halting the progression of the triple planetary crisis. The resolutions aim to strengthen actions for nature and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …

Alliance for Responsible Mining

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Supporting the Disadvantaged Ones in Tanzania Mining Community | UNEP

Supporting the Disadvantaged Ones in Tanzania Mining Community

Annual Report 2023

UNEP played an important role by providing key science and solutions on the triple planetary crisis, convening and supporting negotiations, hosting critical multilateral environmental agreements, working with the private and financial sectors to align funding with global processes and supporting Member States to deliver on their commitments.

Policy and Regulation in Artisanal Mining Communities

Policy and Regulation in Artisanal Mining Communities

Formalising artisanal and small miners in Tanzania

The 1929 colonial legislation was later replaced by the first post-independence socialist-inspired Mining Act of 1979. The 1979 Act allowed artisanal mining and encouraged formalization of the sector leading to the adoption of the Small-Scale Mining Policy Paper of 1983, which encouraged small-scale miners to supplement their …

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FORM (PIF) PROJECT TYPE …

GEF TF UNEP LD Tanzania 70,000 6,650 76,650 GEF TF UNEP Total PPG Amount 70,000 6,650 76,650 PART II: PROJECT JUSTIFICATION A. PROJECT OVERVIEW A.1. Project Description; Briefly describe the project, including ; 1) The Global environment problems, root causes and barriers that need to be addressed; 2) the baseline scenario …

A Proposed Marine Transboundary Conservation Area Between Kenya

Ongoing discussion between the two main agencies promoting this initiative; Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves Unit (MPRU). •UNEP, through the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, has supported 3 meetings of 'Core Group' in last 6 months. (KWS, MPRU, NGOs, District and County Authorities etc.)

Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining Business Plan …

Gold Mining (ASGM) partnership area of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Global Mercury Partnership. It serves as a planning and communication vehicle both for Partners and ... of mining communities to achieve significant reduction of mercury use and emissions. Provide economic, technical, and educational information / guidance ...

WIDER Working Paper 2021/119

In Tanzania, mining is classified as ASM if the capital investment is less than US$100,000 (Mutagwaba et al. 2018). The extent of ASM in Tanzania is very significant. ... ASM produces at least 10 per cent of total gold production in Tanzania (UNEP 2012), as well as the majority of production of gemstones, copper ore, construction materialsthe ...

WIDER Working Paper 2021/119

Key environmental impacts associated with ASM in Tanzania include deforestation, use of mercury and cyanide in gold processing, dust and noise pollution, generalized water …

Annual Report 2022

In 2022, the devastating impacts of the triple planetary crisis were compounded by widening inequality, conflict and rising food and energy prices. Yet, it was also a year of renewed vigour on environmental action. In 2022, the devastating impacts of the triple planetary crisis were compounded by widening inequality, conflict and rising food and energy prices.

Developing a National Action Plan to Reduce and, Where …

This document represents an expansion of this original guidance document and is intended to reflect the language of the Convention and other advances in understanding of the ASGM sector. It is intended to provide guidance to countries in formulating ASGM National Action Plans (NAPs) that are compliant with the requirements of the Minamata Convention.

In Tanzania, locals and officials band together to save mangroves

International Day of the Tropics, which falls on 29 June, aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges tropical nations face from climate change, deforestation and urbanisation.To mark the occasion, UNEP is looking back at a story from July 2020 about how one community in Tanzania is reversing years of damage to a vital tropical …

Global Resources Outlook 2024 | UNEP

The world is in the midst of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and waste. The global economy is consuming ever more natural resources, while the world is not on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. The world is in the midst of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and …

Formalization and legalization of artisanal and small-scale

Formalization and legalization of artisanal and small-scale mining in Nigeria

Analysis of Formalization Approaches in the Artisanal and …

The case studies were developed based on a common terms of reference that sought to identify similarities among countries as well as distinct or unique challenges and opportunities in a way that supports appropriate policy responses. The five case studies were developed by regional experts. The Ecuador study was developed first as an …

Analysis of formalization approaches in the artisanal and small

Analysis of formalization approaches in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector

Reducing Plastic Pollution through the Extended …

UNEP and NREF launched their partnership on reducing plastic pollution through the Extended Producer Responsibility. PARIS, 10 May 2022 – Today, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Norwegian …

Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania – Evidence …

Mining is increasingly important in Tanzania for the development of the country's economy. While mining of gold, gemstones (mainly tanzanite) and diamond dominate the sector Tanzania is endowed with a variety of other minerals. The mining sector involves both large-scale mining (LSM) and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations. The

2020 State of the Artisanal and Small- Scale Mining …

Accountability and Artisanal Mining Program. The program works to formalize the sector, bolster safety and environmental standards and reduce the …

Case Study: Piura, Peru Artisanal miners near the border with

Case Study: Piura, Peru Artisanal miners near the border with Peru and Ecuador learn mining theory and practice

Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania and health …

In Tanzania, it is estimated that more than one million people are directly involved in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which is a subset of the …

Remote Sensing in support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold

Remote Sensing in support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining policy development, implementation and evaluation UNEP, GRID Geneva, 2022 Technical document on the use of remote sensing and satellite imagery in ASGM policy development, implementation and …

Baseline Information for the National Action Plan on …

CONTRIBUTING TO THE PREPARATION / IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MINAMATA CONVENTION, WITH FOCUS ON DEVELOPING STRATEGIES IMPLEMENT …

Mercury Pollution: A Global Artisanal and Small Scale …

IN TANZANIA; HELD AT WB PREMISES, DSM ON 15 OCTOBER 2010 10/18/2010 MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERALSMINERALS 1 1 DSM ON 15 OCTOBER 2010 Presenter: Alex A. Magayane Asst. Commissioner Asst. Commissioner –– Small Scale Mining DevelopmentSmall Scale Mining Development OUTLINES 1.GENERAL ASM …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana Evidence to

Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to grow in size and significance. Its contribution to wealth creation, employment and the economy make it one of the nation's most important livelihood activities, directly employing an estimated one million people and supporting approximately 4.5 million more. yet the majority of miners …

Managing Mining for Sustainable Development | United …

The extraction of minerals from the earth presents opportunities, challenges and risks to sustainable development. This sourcebook provides a comprehensive overview of policies and practices to manage mining towards sustainable development - by incorporating social and environmental sustainability considerations in policies and legal …

UNEP Presentation: Mercury: Mining in the global context

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