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T1 Mercury Surveillance themes in the Amazon Region
A1 Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization, 
A2 Restrepo Botero, Antonio
A2 Sánchez, Francisco
YR 2013
FD 2013
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/12686
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/12686
NO This document presents material prepared for a forum held in Lima, Peru (3–5 September 2013) on artisanal and small-scale gold mining, focused on mercury surveillance themes in the Amazon region. It outlines general background on the Amazon, describes regional vulnerability factors, and identifies key sources of mercury emissions, including gold extraction, deforestation, and other extractive activities. It compiles indicative figures on the scale of artisanal mining, associated gold production, and patterns in scientific publication on mercury in the region. It then describes ongoing work and a proposed environmental health surveillance approach, including agreed indicators, risk-factor monitoring, cooperation among member countries, and an integrated information system to support coordinated action.
NO https://www.unep.org/chemicalsandwaste/Portals/9/Mercury/GF2/ACTO.pdf
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026