Resources

OECD, 2013

In response to a recommendation of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership Advisory Group in 2009, the partnership area has updated a 2004 database of global mercury cell chlorine capacity. According to data compiled, some 100 facilities in 44 nations today have some industrial mercury cell chlorine capacity.

[ French ] Les Dangers de la Dépigmentation (France 2 en direct), Isabelle Mananga Ossey (Association Label Beauté Noire).

Socio-economic Analysis on Mercury Thermometer and Sphygmomanometer Transition towards Mercury Free Products in China

Hypothetical Transition Scenarios Analysis and Socio-economic Cost Estimation 

Storing and Disposing Excess Mercury in South America: Advancing National Initiatives in Argentina and Uruguay.

Meeting report of the Global Mercury Partnership Advisory Group (PAG) 4th Meeting, which took place on 27-28 September 2012 in Rome, Italy.

This Partnership report explores the economics associated with converting from mercury cell chlor-alkali production to alternative technology. It should be noted that the estimates represent model calculations based on the best available information and knowledge.

This report reviews the literature, describes the use of mercury in odontology, and raises issues of concern for human health.

The report summarizes the limited data available on mercury emissions from India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

This study explores selected options that can replace the mercury mining at the Khaidarkan Mercury Combine (KMC) near the Aidarken settlement in Kyrgyzstan. It considers mining economics, geology and the environmental, health and social effects of the various alternatives. 

World Bank, 2012

UNICEF, 2012

Ban Toxics, 2012

This workbook will guide you through a systematic, hospital-wide approach for education, assessment, and improvement of mercury-containing products and the practices related to mercury in your institution. It is based on a model of continuous improvement so that the workbook is appropriate for healthcare institutions at all different levels of experience in their mercury reduction efforts. 

UNEP, 2012

Tanzania, Uganda and Peru Cases studies

Karen Hayes and Rachel Perks, 2012

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Réduire l’utilisation du mercure dans le secteur de l’orpaillage et de l’exploitation minière artisanale: Guide pratique

Reducción del uso de mercurio en la minería de oro artesanal y de pequeña escala: Guía Práctica

World Chlorine Council Reporting

Meeting report of the Global Mercury Partnership Advisory Group (PAG) 3rd Meeting, which was held in Nairobi, Kenya from 5-6 November 2011. 

The main objective of this paper is to explore the pros and cons of two regulatory options in the context of a global commitment to gradually phase-out the use of mercury-added products.

This report provides information from case studies of two firms involved with transitioning from mercury-containing to mercury-free products in the medical technology industry.

In order to assist discussions within the Partnership on Supply and Storage, important terms with relevance to storage of elemental mercury and to storage and disposal of waste consisting of elemental mercury and waste containing or contaminated with mercury have been identified. These are presented in the format of a “Question and Answer” (Q & A) to provide a basic overview. 

WEST AFRICA - Artisanal Gold Council

Video presenting the challenges and opportunities in ASGM in West Africa. This video was produced by Andrew Oberstadt in Senegal and Burkina Faso in 2011. It was funded by the US Department of State.

Final project report.

Summary report of the project: Development of an awareness raising toolkit for managing mercury waste at household and community level in China.