During an event on ‘Leveraging Sustainable Chemistry and Circular Economy for Global Environmental Resilience: Addressing the Impacts of ASGM,’ panelists shared strategies for tackling the environmental impacts and health risks of using mercury in artisanal and small-scale mining, which supports the livelihoods of around 20 million people worldwide. The event, sponsored by GIZ, was hosted by Talita de Mello Pinotti, UN System Staff College, who noted the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) cited ASGM as the world’s biggest source of mercury.
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