Reducing the environmental impact of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) in Gabon through the development of a monitoring and certification system

"This project supports a conservation effort in and around national parks in Gabon by addressing the threat of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM).

This project is intended to conserve biodiversity and the integrity of protected areas in Gabon by addressing the negative environmental impacts of mining on forests.

Specific activities include: 1) ensuring the implementation of an adequate ASM monitoring system to avoid impacts on the environment, 2) implementing a program to work towards Fairmined certification for ecological gold with two ASM communities in or near protected areas in collaboration with the Gabonese government, and 3) ensuring national interpretation of Fairmined Standards with a special emphasis on environmental management and zero poaching commitment in and around national parks.."