Assessment of existing and future emissions reduction from the coal sector toward the implementation of the Minamata and Stockholm Conventions

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dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.otherArcher, Edward
dc.contributor.otherKhalid, Maryam
dc.contributor.otherNelson, Peter
dc.contributor.otherSloss, Lesley
dc.coverage.spatialChina
dc.coverage.spatialIndia
dc.coverage.spatialIndonesia
dc.coverage.spatialPhilippines
dc.coverage.spatialSouth Africa
dc.coverage.spatialViet Nam
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-29T07:52:06Z
dc.date.available2025-08-29T07:52:06Z
dc.date.issued2025-08
dc.date.submitted2025-08
dc.descriptionThis report evaluates current and future emissions from coal-fired utility and industrial plants across eight emerging economies heavily reliant on coal for energy production. Using plant-specific data and coal characteristics, the study employs quantitative modelling to project atmospheric releases of carbon dioxide and mercury under various scenarios, including business-as-usual, early retirement of older units, and the retrofitting of air pollution control devices. The findings indicate that while coal use is expected to peak by 2030, the young age of existing fleets in several regions presents a significant challenge for rapid decarbonisation and pollutant reduction. Although early retirement is identified as the most effective strategy for mitigation, the research highlights that technical and economic barriers necessitate substantial international investment and strategic management to achieve climate goals.en
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/globalmercurypartnership/Emissions-reduction-scenarios-from-coal-sector
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/48461
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number88
dc.subjectcoal
dc.subjectemission reduction
dc.subjectair pollution
dc.subjectMinamata Convention
dc.subjectStockholm Convention
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.titleAssessment of existing and future emissions reduction from the coal sector toward the implementation of the Minamata and Stockholm Conventionsen
dc.typeCommunication or other resource

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