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Mercury is a chemical element that is harmful to human health and the environment.

Mfacsh_2019Many types of human activities have the potential to create mercury pollution. UNEP is working with governments and other stakeholders to reduce mercury pollution and its negative impacts. UNEP supports a range of activities on mercury, including:

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UN Environment, Chemicals and Health Branch
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