UNIDO’s Post

On this Indigenous Peoples Day, I am proud to share a bit of my work under the Minamata Convention on Mercury to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges associated with mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining on Indigenous Peoples worldwide. There isn't a simple solution to this complex challenge but combating the illicit trade of mercury, creating alternative livelihoods and increasing transparency in the gold supply chain will be key improving the dire condition of millions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities that engage in or are impacted by mercury used in gold mining and, at the same time, reduce the impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/dut_X64C #indigenouspeoplesday | #ASGM | #MinamataConvention | #KMGBF | #biodiversity

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, the #MinamataConvention Secretariat takes the opportunity to share its contribution to ensuring that #IndigenousPeoples around the world can enjoy an environment free of #mercury #pollution. Because of their reliance on natural resources, Indigenous Peoples are among the world's most vulnerable to the impacts of mercury pollution, an invisible poison that causes irreversible harm to human #health, #wildlife and #ecosystems. For example, in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (#ASGM), which is the largest man-made source of mercury pollution worldwide, hundreds of tonnes of mercury that enable gold to be mined and extracted with very low technological input, are released into Indigenous territories every year, leaving behind mass #environmental destruction that threatens the very existence of many Indigenous communities. The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention is working with Indigenous communities across the globe to better understand their needs and priorities regarding the use of mercury in ASGM. The first step has been to map how the needs and priorities of Indigenous Peoples vary according to their relationship with ASGM to inform measures by governments and other actors. For example, numerous Indigenous communities in Asia, Africa and South America rely on ASGM as their sole or main source of income. For these communities, #mercuryfree technologies, access to financing and shortening the gold supply chain are seen as game changers. Indigenous Peoples are sharing their views on what can be done to address this complex challenge. As part of its efforts, the Secretariat has recently launched the Indigenous Peoples Platform of the Minamata Convention to bring together Indigenous voices and promote the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in the work of the Minamata Convention to put an end to mercury pollution. In October, a meeting of Indigenous representatives will be held in Brasilia, Brazil to convey the priorities of Indigenous communities in Latin America and the Caribbean region. The meeting will help Indigenous organizations to coordinate ahead of the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention (#MinamataCOP5) happening later this year. During COP-5, Parties will engage in discussions aimed at advancing the ASGM agenda under the Convention, with a stronger focus on responding to the needs of Indigenous Peoples. Read here the full #IndigenousDay story: https://lnkd.in/dpxKRvge With Minamata Convention on Mercury & Manoela Pessoa de Miranda #MakeMercuryHistory

Assessment of Trace Element Concentrations in Groundwater Sources of a Rural Village in Kerala, India Bharathiar University https://lnkd.in/dfws9NRY #Drinkingwater #Groundwater #Heavymetals #Waterquality #Environmentalpollution #Environmentallaws #Environmentalchemistry #Environmentalmanagement #environment #Nature #fossilfuel #Biomass  

Study of 220Rn and its Progeny Circulation in a Test Room Government Science College, Bangalore https://lnkd.in/dr9HsEgV #Inhalationdose #Progeny #Room #SSNTD #Thoron #Environmentalpollution #Environmentallaws #Environmentalchemistry #Environmentalmanagement #environment #Nature #fossilfuel #Biomass

The ramifications of galamsey on Ghana’s environment are profoundly distressing. Miners frequently employ hazardous substances like mercury to extract gold from the soil, leading to water and soil contamination, decimating aquatic life and rendering the land infertile. Addressing these issues necessitates a comprehensive approach, including strengthening environmental regulations, promoting responsible mining practices and sustainable land management https://lnkd.in/d2f5Tfm7

Mining has caused a worldwide loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, water pollution, air pollution, land damage, and significant #CO2e generation at a large scale. Can the #Earth ever recover? We can if we recognize that all of us alive today are #GenerationRestoration, and it is #OurFuture at stake. A #BatteryRecycling or #UrbanMining facility can be set up in exponentially smaller sizes while yielding the same or more quantity (and quality) of materials. At LOHUM, we prevent #LandDegradation by making it highly profitable to never dump #batteries in #landfills. We also save 500x the water consumed in producing #TransitionMaterials versus conventional mining per ton. Happy World Environment Day!

Are algae beneficial or harmful? Answer: BOTH! Algae, in its natural state, are extremely beneficial to the environment. However, excessive algae growth can disrupt water ecosystems and endanger marine life by depleting oxygen and releasing toxins. We recognize the harm in these blooms, but we also see the potential! We harness algae to produce renewable resources, promoting ecosystem health in the process. In other words, we turn algae from a nuisance into a valuable asset! Want to learn more about our process? Check out our website at bloommaterials.com! #MadeWithBLOOM #algae

The difference between microalgae and without microalgae for soil regeneration. Small experiments sharing. Cheers! #atozcarboncycle #carboncycle #microalgae #soilregeneration #esg #carbon

Blue green #algae blooms sometimes resemble paint or #pollution in the #water. High concentrations of nutrients often play a role in bloom development. beemats.com #Beemats #environmentalengineering #phytoremediation #eutrophication #waterquality #cyanobacteria #cyanotoxin #nitrogen #phosphorus