
About Us
The Environmental Health and Pollution Management Program (EHPMP) addresses environmental health challenges associated with mercury use in artisanal small-scale gold mining and e-waste, and environmental health challenges associated with unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Spotlight on Action
Countries by Priority Area
DATA RESOURCE
EHPMP Commissioned Mercury Study -
https://www.contaminatedsites.org
ASGM - Artisinal Small-Scale Gold Mining
Pollution
Pollution is the leading cause of death and health challenges in low-middle-income countries. Most of them have experienced environmental health challenges related to an inadequate capacity to effectively handle chemicals and associated wastes. Among the most critical pollution-management issues in Africa are those related to mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM), solid waste management, and management of e-waste as shown below.




