Implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in Austria.

The Minamata Convention on Mercury obliges Austria to implement and implement emission reduction and monitoring measures. This report builds on that of 2016 and provides an overview of the mercury problem in Austria and worldwide. The data situation of global mercury pollution is discussed, inter alia, with regard to emissions, concentrations and causes of education and release, and consideration of the effectiveness assessment of the agreement. Current Austrian studies and monitoring activities on mercury in the environment and in humans are described. Furthermore, applications of mercury and developments in industry and around contaminated sites will be discussed and potential fields of action will be identified.