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Gold, mercury and the next Minamata: article by Yuyun Ismawati, IPEN Steering Committee Member and lead on ASGM

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

http://www.sr-indonesia.com/in_the_journal/view/gold-mercury-and-the-next-minamata?pg=all

 

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ASGM

IPENer featured in New York Times article about small scale gold mining

Wednesday, 08 January 2014

IPEN Steering Committee Member Yuyun Ismawati was prominently featured in this New York Times article:

January 2, 2014

(Photo by Kemal Jufri for the NY Times)

Small-Scale Gold Mining Pollutes Indonesian Lands

By JOE COCHRANE

CISITU, Indonesia — In the remote mountains of West Java, workers like 15-year-old David Mario Chandra are an integral part of Indonesia’s gold industry.

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Mercury

IPENers quoted in article from the Jakarta Globe about Mercury Imports

Friday, 06 December 2013

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/activists-call-for-halt-in-mercury-imports-after-treaty-signing/

Jakarta Globe

2 December 2013

Activists Call for Halt in Mercury Imports After Treaty Signing

By Jakarta Globe

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Lead in Paint

Dangerous amounts of lead found in paint samples in Indonesia

Study Shows Dangerous Lead Levels in Household Paints in Indonesia, Children’s Health at Risk
Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Kadar Timah Hitam Dalam Cat di Indonesia Membahayakan Kesehatan dan Tumbuh Kembang Anak

Jakarta — Most paint companies in Indonesia, including some major brands, sell paint for household use containing unsafe levels of lead, according to a study of lead in decorative paint in Indonesia released today.

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Monitoring on Advertisements and Distribution of Restricted Pesticide in Indonesia

Continuing their research on highly toxic pesticide use in North Sumatra and Central Java, Gita Pertiwi conducted an overall assessment of the current pesticide situation. This assessment used survey, interview, and observation methods to document the types of pesticides currently in use, how they are used, and the health effects on those using them. In addition, Gita Pertiwi also conducted market research exploring the advertising and selling practices of distributors and local vendors of pesticides.

Participatory Monitoring of banned household pesticides (Diclhorvos & Chlorpyrifos) by Consumers Group in Solo City & Boyolali District

Although in Indonesia the monitoring of pesticide circulation is the responsibility of the local government, trade licenses are issued by the national government, which has led to the weakening of supervision of pesticides and violations of bans and restrictions. In this project, Gita Pertiwi aimed to determine the extent of circulation and trade of two banned household pesticides, Dichlorvos and Chlorpyrifos, by visiting shops and dealers in Solo city and Boyolali district.

Medical Waste Management and Mercury Devices in Health Sector Assessment and its Alternatives in Bali, Indonesia

As a way of promoting the safe handling of medical waste and mercury-containing equipment, BaliFokus began by assessing the handling of mercury-containing devices and general medical waste management systems in local hospitals. After administering surveys and examining hospital waste management policies, organizers educated hospital staff about the dangers of medical waste incineration and existing alternatives to mercury-containing equipment.

Assessment of the Socio-Economic Impact and Human Rights Aspect of Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Hotspots in Indonesia

Balifokus conducted extensive qualitative and quantitative methods research to holistically document the process of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) activities in Indonesia. Specifically focused on ASGM practices in the context of mercury pollution and contamination, Balfokus activists used field interviews, direct observation, and document review to bring to light the many socio-economic and human rights impacts and abuses resulting from this method of gold extraction.

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