ASGM

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is defined as informal and often unregulated gold mining operations conducted by individuals or small groups using basic tools and techniques.
E-WASTE

The fastest growing waste stream in the world is e-waste generation which is estimated to be growing at 5 percent per year. This is because rapid economic growth and urbanization have increased both the consumption of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and the production of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Mercury

Mercury Pollution is a global environmental challenge posing a significant threat to human health and to the environment. Understanding the major sources of mercury emissions is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate their impact.
Pollution and Health

Pollution has been one of the world´s largest environmental risk factors for disease and premature deaths. For instance, in 2019, the Lancet Commission on pollution and health revealed that pollution has been responsible for about 9 million deaths per year which corresponds to one in six deaths.
Solid Waste

The release of large amounts of waste into the environment has been steadily increasing over the years due to rapid economic growth, increasing population, and urbanization with its associated increased resource consumption.
Unintended Persistent Organic Pollutants (U-POPS)

Unintentionally produced Persistent Organic Pollutants (U-Pops) are toxic chemicals that are unintentional by-products such as dioxins and furans which are difficult to decompose, far spread, and accumulate in human adipose tissues as well as animals and thus have a long-term toxic impact on health and environment.