STRIKE Webinar #2 Mercury in mind

Challenges in trade control with new international mercury agreements

The second STRIKE webinar "Mercury in mind – challenges in trade control with new international mercury agreements" organized by SCYCLE UNITAR will take place on Wednesday 23rd June 2021, 11-12:30am CEST. The webinar will highlight why illegal trade in mercury metal, mercury-added products and mercury-bearing waste needs to be targeted in the enforcement sector, and give and overview trade-relevant legislation on mercury globally and regionally.

Registration

You can register at the following link.

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Speakers

· Jakob Maag, UNITAR

· Joseph Molapisi, Africa Institute

Online Etiquette

· At the beginning of the meeting, all participants are encouraged to switch on their cameras in order to facilitate effective communication.

· Please mute your microphone when you are not speaking.

· Please use the chat if you would like to intervene or ask a question. Your question will either be directly addressed, or you will be called on to elaborate.

Technical problems?

In case of technical difficulties, please contact Ester Hermosilla at ester.hermosilla@unitar.org

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Webinar Recording

Presentations

• Overview of the concerns and legislation associated with mercury trade Presentation

• Mercury trade in the African context Presentation