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T1 Mercury inventory assessment for the Philippines - Preliminary report
A1 Philippines, 
YR 2008
FD 2008
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9847
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9847
NO This document presents a data-driven assessment of mercury sources, uses, and releases in the Philippines using the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Toolkit for Identification and Quantification of Mercury Releases (2005 edition). Compiled by local environmental experts and coordinated by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), the report quantifies annual mercury emissions from eight major anthropogenic categories—including energy production (coal, oil, natural gas, geothermal), primary metal production (gold, silver, copper, lead), cement and lime manufacturing, chlor-alkali processing, and the use of mercury in consumer products, laboratory equipment, and other intentional uses. Emissions estimates are based on national production statistics, activity data, and UNEP default emission factors, often using maximum values due to data limitations. Mapped facility locations and emission estimates help identify potential exposure risks and infrastructure gaps. The assessment uses 2006 data and is presented as a 2008 draft report intended to guide national policy development. This narrative should be read alongside the UNEP Toolkit Excel file for the Philippines, which contains detailed calculations. The report is preliminary and subject to refinement after further stakeholder consultation.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026