Mercury research for policy development in south africa
We developed a research framework for mercury (Hg) research in South Africa that consists of four different focus areas, i) regulatory framework, ii) analytical methods, iii) source, fate, transport and speciation, and iv) impacts (human and ecological health). The framework was developed as part of South Africas approach towards increasing the awareness of Hg pollution and impacts in the country. A South African Mercury Assessment Programme (SAMA) was established as a precursor to the development of the research framework. One component of the framework is discussed in the context of research that is currently being undertaken via the SAMA Programme In addition, a brief synthesis on the SAMA Programme, its aims and objectives, as well as the partnerships formed with government, industry and academia is provided. The SAMA Programme has established links with UNEPs Global Partnership for Mercury Air Transport and Fate Research, and this progress is discussed.
mercury contamination policy regulatory framework impacts
J. J. Leaner J. M. Dabrowski K. Murray P. J. Ashton R. P. Mason M. Zunckel R.Oosthuizen
CSIR, Natural Resources and the Environment, P. O. Box 320, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa CSIR, Natural Resources and the Environment, P. O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut, 1080 Shennecossett Road, Avery Point, Grot CSIR, Natural Resources and the Environment, P. O. Box 17001, Congella, 4013, South Africa
国际会议
第九届痕量元素生物地球化学国际会议(9th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements)
北京
英文
478-479
2007-07-15（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）