ASGM: The contact group met in the afternoon to develop cleaner text for consideration by the INC. Participants looked at article 9 on ASGM and annex E on elements for national action plans (NAPs) on ASGM, starting with sections in the annex where agreement would be easier to reach. Among other things, participants agreed that ASGM NAPs “shall” include strategies to prevent mercury exposure by vulnerable populations, including children and women of child-bearing age, “especially” pregnant women. They also agreed that parties "shall" take steps to reduce, and where feasible eliminate, mercury use in ASGM. The group continued discussions into the evening.
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