Development of National Action Plans (NAPs) for artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) is an obligation under Article 7 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury for each country that determines that ASGM in its territory is more than insignificant. Because the ASGM sector is closely linked to complex economic development and poverty issues, the Convention allows flexible, country-specific solutions through the development of an ASGM National Action Plan. Although each country’s NAP process will be unique, Annex C of the Minamata Convention provides a list of elements that must be included in the NAP.
Please click on the picture below to discover the NAP Starter Kit a collection of guidance materials and tools that will help you with the development of your National Action Plan for ASGM.
Please select NAP layer under the "Visible layers" menu on the top right.
Database and search tool that helps locate other information and guidance materials intended to build national capacity and provide examples of actions in the context of the National Action Plans thematic areas.
NRDC Guide to Preparing GEF Grant Proposal for ASGM NAP Development
National Strategic Plans
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