The International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP) is considered the preeminent international forum for discussion of science and policy issues related to mercury in the environment.
Building on the theme "Today's Action, Saving the Future," the 12th ICMGP aimed to enhance understanding of mercury issues and facilitate communication about reducing mercury.
BRI contributed to the plenary panel, general session, and poster presentation portions of the conference, which convened in Jeju, Korea, June 14-19, 2015.
Conference Workshop: Biomonitoring of Mercury
Sunday, June 14, 1 p.m. ~ 3:30 p.m., Room 401
Presenter: David C. Evers, Ph.D.
Plenary Panel: Opportunities for Scientific Contributions to Minamata Convention Implementation
Monday, June 15, Tamna A Hall
Panelist: David C. Evers, Ph.D.
Poster Presentations (S19): Mercury in Artisanal Gold Mining - the Largest Anthropogenic Source and Biggest Challenge for the Minamata Convention
Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m./5 p.m.-7 p.m.
David C. Evers, Ph.D. and David Buck, Ph.D.
General Session (G07): Mercury in polar ecosystems
Tuesday, June 16, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Halla A
Session Chair: David C. Evers, Ph.D.