Another UNEP initiative is taking on mercury in the gold mining industry in nine countries, with plans to scale up efforts in 15 other affected countries. Over 100 million people rely on artisanal gold mining for their livelihoods, so working with governments to equip miners with the knowledge and tools necessary to phase out mercury use is critical. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the initiative aims to cut mercury use by 512 tons.
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