Minamata Initial Assessments in Micronesia
As International Technical Experts, BRI is assisting Micronesia in conducting a Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA). BRI is providing expertise to assist with the development of a national mercury inventory using UN Environment’s Toolkit for Identification and Quantification of Mercury Releases. The results of the MIA will assist the country with meeting requirements outlined by the Minamata Convention to reduce mercury in the environment and exposure of mercury to humans.
Formal Capacity: International Technical Expert
Project Lead: David Evers
Funding/Implementing Agency: UNEP
Executing Agency: Federated States of Micronesia, Biodiversity Research Institute
Country Profile
- Population: 113, 811 (World Bank 2019)
- Surface Area: 700 sq km (UN Data 2018)
- Capital City: Palikir
- Official Language: English
- Fish Production: 131, 157 tonnes (FAO 2018)
- UN Membership Date: September 17th, 1991
Inception Meeting and Mercury Inventory Training Workshop
The Minamata Initial Assessment Inception Meeting was held virtually on February 23, 2022. There, participants, which included representatives from several key stakeholders, were familiarized with the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA) and organized meetings and site visits with consultants to facilitate data collection.
