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Challenges for the coal-using energy sector in South Africa and neighbouring nations – efficiency and emissions control options
(2017)
Draft report produced as a discussion piece for the Workshop on Efficiency and Emissions, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 28th February, using grant funding from the US Department of State
Emissions from coal-fired utilities in South Africa and neighbouring countries and potential for reduction
(2017)
Draft report produced as a discussion piece for the Workshop on Efficiency and Emissions, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 28th February, using grant funding from the US Department of State
Promoting the ‘Phase Down’ Approach of Dental Amalgam in Developing Countries
Dental amalgam use represents one-fourth of total global mercury consumption in products or approximately 8% of global mercury consumption. In 2007, an estimated 250-350 metric tons of mercury were used globally in this ...
Towards a Pollution-free Planet - Our Planet December 2017
(2017-12)
In this issue of Our Planet, policymakers, experts and business leaders examine the growing threat of pollution, its enormous impacts on people and the environment, and the innovative solutions that can help us move towards ...
Method for Determination of Hg Concentration in Stack Gas Using Carbon Traps
(2017-05)
Because of the toxicity of Hg, it is important to know the amount of Hg emissions released by
point sources. Several methods are available to measure Hg emissions. These methods differ
in level of complexity, application ...
National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
(2017)
The National Environmental Protection Agency of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has prepared this National Implementation Plan (NIP) in partial fulfilment of its obligations under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent ...
Zimbabwe Calls for a Revision of Its Tax System to Attract Cleaner and Efficient Vehicles
(13/12/2017)
In his opening remarks at a national workshop to discuss the findings of a fuel economy study in Zimbabwe, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Mr. Partson Mbiriri thanked the UN ...
C1 - DEC.1 Rules of Procedure
(2013-06)
C1 - DEC.1 Rules of Procedure
Chemicals and Wastes Regulated by the Bamako Convention
(2013)
Chemicals and Wastes Regulated by the Bamako Convention
Malawi Disseminates Its Fuel Economy Baseline Study Findings
(11/12/2017)
The fuel economy baseline findings for Malawi were presented to stakeholders at a national workshop that was held on 11 December 2017 in Blantyre Malawi. The national fuel economy baseline analysis in Malawi commenced ...