On 5 November, Minamata Online held an information session on “Mercury emissions: Estimation and projection”. This online science session, part of the “mercury science” stream, presented available information on estimated mercury emissions of release to the environment and their future projection.

Presentations included the existing global, regional and national emission inventories, and scenario analysis for future projection of chemicals pollution as well as other areas such as climate change. There was also a panel discussion on approaches for emission estimation and projection to contribute to policy making.