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In San Ramón, Bolivia - an area known for its biodiversity and tropical climate - the planetGOLD project is partnering with women miners to provide training in gastronomy, helping them to incorporate cooking businesses as an alternative source of income for themselves and their families. The course is grounded in the Manq'a approach of using locally sourced ingredients. Learn more in this latest episode of Dispatches from the Field, and find out more about the planetGOLD Bolivia project by visiting https://lnkd.in/ey9huccg #MakeMercuryHistory #gastronomy #gastronomia #womeninmining #Bolivia #womenempowerment #alternativelivelihoods #artisanalmining #mineríaresponsable #MAPE #mujeresmineras UNIDO Environment UN Environment Programme Global Environment Facility Projekt-Consult GmbH

planetGOLD Ghana’s 🇬🇭 Project Steering Committee conducted a working visit to Okutey Mine, a pilot site in the Prestea Huni Valley district, to evaluate the progress of activity implementation. Representatives from the project’s implementing partners, UNDP and UNIDO, were also in attendance.

To promote mercury-free mining practices in line with Ghana’s obligations under the Minamata Convention, planetGOLD Ghana 🇬🇭 recently organized sensitization workshops in the Ashanti and Central regions. Led by a local expert in mercury-free processing technologies, the events emphasized alternative technologies available for ASGM and health impacts of mercury use. 🔗 Read the article to learn more : https://lnkd.in/eStBBAFU

Le projet planetGOLD Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 a marqué un tournant décisif avec deux actions majeures qui résonnent déjà comme des leviers d'espoir et de transformation pour nos communautés minières : une mission terrain dans les zones d'implémentation et un atelier de renforcement des capacités à Yamoussoukro . Ces activités, simultanément, témoignent d'une ambition claire : bâtir un secteur minier artisanal organisé, structuré et respectueux des hommes et de l'environnement. 🔗 Lisez l’article suivant pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/eUKWHZQP

On December 12, more than 60 miners who successfully completed the technical courses “Crushing and Grinding Operator” and “Gravimetric Concentration Operator” in #Bolivia were recognized with certifications. A key step towards a more competent and mercury-free mining industry, with the support of our ally, the Pedro Domingo Murillo Higher Industrial School. The planetGOLD Bolivia project is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Ministry of Mining and Metallurgy and the Ministry of Health and Sports. The shift towards more responsible mining is underway!

Exciting updates are here! ✨ Explore the latest stories, achievements, and insights in our newly released newsletter available in English, French and Spanish. 📖Read it now: http://bit.ly/4gqD3B6 📩Stay informed—subscribe to receive updates directly in your inbox: bit.ly/pGEmailList #planetGOLD #MakeMercuryHistory #Newsletter

🌍 Big steps for #ResponsibleMining in Zimbabwe! The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project with funding from the Global Environment Facility, implemented by the UN Environment Programme and executed by IMPACT, in close coordination with the government of Zimbabwe, has launched a $23.7M USD project to reduce mercury use in artisanal gold mining. 💰⚒️ 👉 The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to: ⚪ Reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes. ⚪ Improve health and safety for 7,500 miners across 11 districts. ⚪ Promote mercury-free technologies and traceable gold supply chains. Together, we're working for a safer, more responsible artisanal gold sector in Zimbabwe. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWgn8STQ #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleGold #Zimbabwe #EthicalGold #ArtisanalMining #ASGM

On December 13, Peru commemorates the “National Day of Action against Chemical Pollution,” a date on which the commitment to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in the country is reaffirmed. Initiatives such as planetGOLD Peru support this progress with miners who seek to transform artisanal and small-scale mining towards adopting formal, responsible, and cleaner practices. 📸 In this compelling photo story, discover how women and men in the Piura region are carrying out actions to #MakeMercuryHistory 👇 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQdBtUdu ⬅️ #ResponsibleMining #ResponsibleGold #MercuryFreeMining #ForPeopleForPlanet Ministerio del Ambiente - Perú PNUD Perú Ministerio de Energía y Minas Global Environment Facility Minamata Convention on Mercury

📌 Have you ever thought about or looked into the history of shiny gold jewelry while shopping? Please watch the planetGOLD Mongolia project's 2D animation showing the importance of gold traceability 👇 📽️ https://lnkd.in/gAmzCy3Z #MakeMercuryHistory Artisanal Gold Council

🌍 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 🌍 CASE (Centre Africain pour la Santé Environnementale) is recruiting an Expert Consultant in Jurisdictional and Landscape Approaches (JA/LA) as part of the planetGOLD Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea project. 🎯 Objective: Support the formalization of the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASGM) sector in Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea. 📍 Areas of intervention: Bouaflé (Ivory Coast) Siguiri (Guinea) 📆 Application deadline: December 10, 2024 at midnight (GMT). 💼 Profile required: ✔ Master's degree or PhD in geography, land law, sustainable development or related disciplines. ✔ Minimum 5 years' experience in similar assignments in West Africa. ✔ Fluency in French and English (oral and written). 📄 Application file: cover letter, detailed CV, diplomas, proposed methodology and approaches, professional references and other required documents. 💡 Remuneration: Up to 28,000 USD (honoraria), living expenses covered according to project grids. 📧 Send applications to: infos@afceh.org  appelacandidatures-afceh@afceh-hq.org  appeldoffres-afceh@afceh-hq.org 🔗 More information on the call here: https://lnkd.in/eJfhFtAN 🌟 Contribute to the sustainable management of mining resources and the elimination of mercury in Africa!