This edition of the Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) Hazard Evaluation Procedure provides an updated set of criteria for evaluating the hazards of chemicals (substances and mixtures) that may enter the marine environment through operational discharge, accidental spillage, or loss overboard from ships. Hazards to both human health and the marine environment are considered and the information is collated in the form of a “hazard profile”, a comprehensive but easily readable fingerprint of the hazard characteristics of each substance.
This assessment describes the current mercury waste management practices in these countries, and provides a basis for understanding the size and nature of the gap between current practices and the environmentally sound mercury waste management envisioned in the Minamata Convention.
This report provides an update on the implementation status of Tuvalu’s Integrated Waste Policy Action Plan (2017-2026) during the period of January 2018 to March 2019.
This report explores the avenues that the electrification and power sector provides for emissions reduction vis-a-vis long-term climate objectives. It discusses three key issues: price signals, cost allocation, and innovation.
This working paper analyses the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of the Asian Development Bank’s developing member countries. It focuses on the intent and preparedness of member countries to use market mechanisms in achieving targets set out in their NDCs.