The findings of the recently completed Evaluation of GEF Interventions in ASGM were presented to an event on planetGOLD in Review: Making a World of Difference in Small-scale Gold Mining. The event aimed to inform and raise awareness among governments, civil society and private sector partners from the gold supply chain (refiners, jewelers, electronics) regarding accomplishments of planetGOLD since its launch in 2019, and plans for its expansion.
Full list of speakers included:
- Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson, GEF
- Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, Minamata Convention on Mercury
- Rosa Vivien Ratnawati, President, 4th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP4), Minamata Convention on Mercury
- Carrie George, VP and Head of Sustainability & Impact, Everledger
- Rob Wing, U.S. Alternate GEF Council Member; Acting Director of the Office of Environmental Quality, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Ludovic Bernaudat, planetGOLD Programme Manager / Senior Task Manager, UN Environment Programme Chemicals and Health Branch
- Juha I. Uitto, Director, Independent Evaluation Office (IEO), Global Environment Facility
- Miguel Morales, Senior Vice President, GEF Project Agency and GCF Implementing Agency
Moderated by:
- Claudia ten Have, Senior Policy Coordination Officer, Minamata Convention on Mercury
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