MERCURY CHALLENGES IN A CHANGING WORLD

摘要

International initiatives since the ratification of the Minamata Treaty have reduced the volume of products containing mercury, as well as emissions of mercury from key sources in the USA and Europe. However, increased economic activity, and the use and disposal of mercury-added products appear to have more than offset efforts to reduce mercury emissions. Mercury remains, therefore a chemical of global concern, and further international collaboration will therefore be necessary to agree targets, share knowledge and find the best ways to reduce the threat of this toxic element. Researchers, academics, policy makers, heath practitioners and other mercury stakeholders will gather in Cape Town for the International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP) from 24th to 29th July 2022. This will present an ideal opportunity for the world's leading experts in all mercury-related subjects to come together; assess current progress and define future mercury strategy.