Development of National Action Plans (NAPs) for ASGM is a requirement under the Minamata Convention on Mercury for each Party that determines that ASGM in its territory is more than insignificant. The objective of the NAP is to reduce, and where feasible, eliminate the use of mercury in ASGM thereby minimizing human and environmental exposure to the toxic metal. To date, 46 countries have started NAP projects funded by the Global Environment Facility. Out of 46 countries, 18 have finalized and submitted their NAP documents to the Secretariat of Minamata Convention.
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