Network for Industrial Environmental Management (NIEM): Phase I Final Report - Volume I Main Report

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorSwedish International Development Authority
dc.contributor.organizationAsia & Pacific Office
dc.coverage.spatialAsia
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-31T08:14:50Z
dc.date.available2019-10-31T08:14:50Z
dc.date.issued1989-08
dc.descriptionThis report provides an overview of the first phase of the Network for Industrial Environmental Management (NIEM), focusing on improving environmental practices in the pulp and paper industry across seven Asia-Pacific countries. It details the development of harmonized methodologies for discharge characterization, water and land quality evaluations, and acute toxicity testing of mill effluents. Key achievements include the creation of three manuals and three guidelines to standardize monitoring and control measures, as well as the completion of six field studies assessing mill operations, wastewater impacts, and pollution reduction strategies. The report highlights collaborative efforts among research institutions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to enhance information exchange, technical capacity, and sustainable practices. It concludes with recommendations for future phases, including expanded training, chemical recovery studies, and ecological impact assessments.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30628
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number30 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectwater quality
dc.subjectland
dc.subjectevaluation
dc.subjecttoxic substance
dc.subjectpulp and paper industry
dc.subjectfreshwater ecosystem
dc.subjectfish
dc.titleNetwork for Industrial Environmental Management (NIEM): Phase I Final Report - Volume I Main Reporten
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