An Investigation into the Factors that Enable the Global Shift from Mercury to Mercury Free Products
Type of Research Proposition:
Specific Research Project Abstract:
Mercury in products represents 1/3 of total global mercury consumption. Transition costs, social and legislative factors that will enable the shift in the manufacturing to mercury-free products will inform the ongoing intergovernmental negotiation process in the lead to a mercury legally binding instrument. Objective: Investigate the factors that drive manufacturers to enable the shift in manufacturing mercury free products Methodology: Analysis of market, socio-economic,and legislation factors
Full description:
Expected Outcomes:
Flagship report to inform the ongoing mercury negotiations (governments and other stakeholders). Report will contain the following information:
1.A global database of mercury added product manufacturers by region, country and product category
2. Market analysis of mercury and mercury free products
3. Costs and challenges of transition to mercury free products including socio-economic, legal factors
4. Payback period or return of investment
5. Financing options for transition costs
Competencies sought:
Policy/legislation expert, economist, sociologist, financing expert
Ressources provided:
Staff time, UNEP mercury publications and existing data
Publication Weblink:
http://www.unep.org/hazardoussubstances/Mercury/PrioritiesforAction/Products/Rep... Expiry date:
Wed, 29/02/2012