Analysis of Options for the Environmentally Sound Management of Surplus Mercury in Asia and the Pacific - Final Report

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.contributor.otherHagemann, Sven
dc.contributor.otherBrasser, Thomas
dc.contributor.otherBeier, Florian
dc.contributor.otherMieth, Clemens
dc.contributor.otherGutberlet, Daniela
dc.contributor.otherBorongan, Guilberto
dc.coverage.spatialAsia
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-31T05:51:08Z
dc.date.available2020-01-31T05:51:08Z
dc.date.issued2011-09
dc.descriptionMercury is recognized as a toxic substance that poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. Nevertheless, large quantities are still used for the manufacture of products and in industrial processes. For the Asia Pacific region, more specifically East-Southeast and South Asia, the total demand in 2005 was around 2,100-2,700 t according to a study by Concorde from 2009. In the near future fluctuations in these figures are expected. Demand for mercury for the production of vinyl chloride monomer and manufacturing of fluorescent lamps is likely to increase, while demand for other products such as batteries and measuring devices will probably decline. In the long-term, it is expected that the demand for mercury will decline faster than supply from sources such as mining, decommissioning of chlor-alkali plants, non-ferrous metal production, natural gas production and recycling of mercury-containing waste.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/31278
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number171 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectmercury
dc.subjectAsia and the Pacific
dc.subjectbilateral trade agreement
dc.subjectwaste disposal
dc.subjectenvironmental damage
dc.subjectrock
dc.subjectlegal aspect
dc.titleAnalysis of Options for the Environmentally Sound Management of Surplus Mercury in Asia and the Pacific - Final Reporten
dc.typeCommunication or other resource

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