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Hg and Minamata Convention

Outreach material: The Minamata Convention - Protecting our Health and Environment

On 22 May 2025, the Tunisian Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with MedWaves—the Regional Activity Centre of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) of UNEP—organized a national workshop titled “Determination and Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)” as part of the implementation of the MedProgramme. This regional initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to reduce land-based pollution, improve coastal resilience and biodiversity, and support environmentally sound c

Report: Determination and monitoring of persistent organic pollutants

PCB and Mercury Contamination Risk Assessment

PCB and Mercury Contamination Risk Assessment in Tivat and Risan Harbors, Montenegro

Gender-sensitive climate risk assessments

Gender-sensitive climate risk assessments: Kotor Bay, Montenegro and the Tangier-Tetouan- Al-Hoceima region, Morocco

Proposal of Mediterranean conceptual framework for coastal observation

Proposal of Mediterranean conceptual framework for coastal observation - GEF MedPRogramme CP 2.1

Assessment: Gender-sensitive Climate Risk Assessment of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima Region Morocco

Environmental Assessment and Management Plan for Mercury-Containing Medical Devices in Lebanon’s Healthcare Facilities

Environmental Assessment and Management Plan for Mercury-Containing Medical Devices in Lebanon’s Healthcare Facilities

Technical Guidelines

Technical Guidelines for Inventorying Mercury-Containing Medical Devices in Lebanon’s Public Hospitals

Outreach material: Tackling Persistent Organic Pollutants Poster

Outreach material: Tackling Persistent Organic Pollutants Poster

Assessment of POPs in Lebanon: Analytical Findings and Recommended Mitigation Measures

Assessment of POPs in Lebanon: Analytical Findings and Recommended Mitigation Measures