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T1 Strategic Planning: Reducing Mercury Use in Artisanal and small-scale gold mining
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Koekkoek, Brenda
YR 2011
FD 2011
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/12798
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/12798
NO This presentation outlines the strategic planning process for reducing mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining within the context of international treaty negotiations led by the United Nations Environment Programme. It explains that intergovernmental negotiating committee meetings supported inclusion of artisanal and small-scale gold mining provisions in a future mercury treaty, including development of national and regional strategic plans. The document describes guidance material developed to assist governments in preparing national plans through a structured six-step process, supported by regional project experience. It details key planning components, proposed contents, stakeholder engagement, financing considerations, and follow-up actions, including submission of workplans and consultant recommendations.
NO https://www.unep.org/chemicalsandwaste/Portals/9/Mercury/Documents/ASGM/Nigeria/Strategic%20Planning.pptx
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026