Resources - Links to useful sites, articles and documents

Below are key international conventions, guidelines, and resources for mercury management, hazardous waste compliance, and industry best practices.

Minamata Convention on Mercury

The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury. To go straight to the text click here.

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The Basel Convention

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. To go straight to the text click here.

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IPIECA Guidelines on Mercury in Petroleum Refining

This document from the IPIECA provides an overview of good practices and strategies. It explores a range of key mercury management issues encompassing environmental controls, worker health and safety, process safety, product safety, waste management, and product stewardship. Although not a complete set of details it provides valuable oversight.

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