On 31^st October, Asia-Pacific regional workshop on the reduction of mercury emission from coal combustion was held at Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment (HUNRE) from 31/10 to 01/11/2019 - this is a sideline conference of the “14^th Multi-pollutant Emissions from Coal workshop, MEC 14". Attending the workshop, there are national and international experts, HUNRE staffs, lecturers and students.

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The main goal of the Asia-Pacific regional workshop on “the reduction of mercury emission from coal combustion” is to share information and support countries to fulfill their obligations under the Minamata Convention related to emissions of mercury and coal burning, contributing to the protection of human health and the environment. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has warned that mercury pollution is becoming a global problem. In Asia, the rapid economic growth has spurred the growth of industries that use mercury in manufacturing, making the continent the largest source of mercury emissions. Mercury emission in Asia accounts for nearly 50% of the world's mercury emissions. In particular, coal burning is one of the important sources of mercury emission into the environment. That fact needs to be taken into account by policymakers as well as industrial manufacturers of the continent to protect human health.

Assoc. Prof.Dr. PHAM Quy Nhan - Vice President of HUNRE-during his speech at the workshop

Speaking at the workshop, Assoc. Prof. Dr. PHAM Quy Nhan - Vice President of HUNRE emphasized: This workshop is part of technical assistance and capacity development program for Minamata Convention (UNEP). It is jointly organized by the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury (under the United Nations Environment Program - UNEP) and Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment. The seminar aims to: Create a forum for experts, scientists and managers from several countries to share research results and management experience; Offer scientific ideas and strategic planning; Develop policies and technologies to control and reduce pollutants from coal.

Mr Eisaku Toda - The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention- during his speech at the workshop

The workshop focuses on the following main sessions: Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practices (BAT / BEP); Inventory of emissions; Accessment to policy tools: Current regulations and policies to be issued; Mercury emission limits; Policy on BAT / BEP requirements; Pollutants and regulations contributing to the mercury emissions control; Introduction of E-learning tools; Future work, ideas for national projects.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. PHAM Quy Nhan - Vice President of HUNRE- presented souvenirs to Mr Eisaku Toda

Assoc. Prof. Dr. PHAM Quy Nhan - Vice President of HUNRE- presented souvenirs to Mrs Lesley Sloss

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