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This study conducted literature review on the mercury and chlorine content of coal in China, analyzed the fate of mercury in coal-fired power plants, evaluated the mercury...

This document attempts to contribute to the emerging literature on integrated coastal area management (ICAM) by examining non-market valuation methods and policy instruments,...

On 20 May 2021, chemical fume emissions erupted on the Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl containership as it anchored around 9 nautical miles (17 kilometres) northwest of the...

The resumed Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) provides the opportunity to bridge, build on and catalyze impact in relation to multilateral environmental...

The labelling system has become not only a response to the population’s concern about the worsening state of the environment, but rather proved to be an efficient method for...

2021 was a year in which environmental issues reached an unprecedented prominence on the global stage. The eyes of the world focused on the United Nations Climate Change...

Compilation of the Siren news from UNEP's Oceans and Coastal Areas Programme

The ROPME sea area includes the coastal and marine waters of the eight countries (Bahrain, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab...

This analysis document is developed for policymakers and other interested stakeholders on formalization of the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.

Single-use plastic bags (SUPBs) are one of the most consumed items globally and much debate has evolved around their environmental impact. However, their alternatives for...

Le present Rapport sur I'Etat de l'Environnement, premier du genre réalisé par notre pays, intervient a un moment ou l'Afrique bénéficie des domaines de concentration des...

The Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans adopted the next Regional Seas Strategic Directions (2017-2020) at the 17th Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Conventions and...

The 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is part of a cluster of biodiversity-related MEAs that includes, among others, its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and Nagoya...

In this report, we aim to provide an overview of the global efforts being made to identify and classify EDCs and to establish which chemicals have received the most consensus...

This is a report of an expert process involving experts nominated by governments, inter-governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations. The outcomes of the...

The GPNM aims to steer dialogue and actions by various stakeholders to reduce nutrient losses and improve overall nutrient use efficiency in all sectors, and to provide the...

This report is focused toward environmentally sound integrated planning and management of coastal zones. This volume is the fifth in a series that provides a record of meetings...

These Proceedings, Volume 1 include papers prepared by speakers, topic experts, conference participants and other interested parties for the Fifth International Conference on...

Fenvalerate is a potent insecticide that has been in use since 1976. It is an ester of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid and alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol, but lacks...

This report presents in the first place, a description of the regulatory framework at the international level in relation to mercury and mercury waste. It also underscores the...