UNEP's Toolkit for identification and quantification of mercury releases, hereafter referred as the Toolkit, is intended to assist countries to identify and quantify the sources of mercury releases. With the Toolkit, a comprehensive national mercury releases inventory can be developed. These inventories will assist countries in setting priorities and reduction targets, and enhance international co-operation, knowledge sharing and enable targeted technical assistance.
A guide for governments to develop inventories of mercury releases as a basis for policymaking, the toolkit has now formed the basis of mercury inventories in 24 countries.
