The global challenge of reducing mercury contamination from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM): evaluating solutions using generic theories of change
ASGM causes 37% of global mercury pollution, harming health and ecosystems, especially in poorly regulated tropical regions. A structured theory‑of‑change approach can guide complex interventions, improve coordination, and support policies, laws, and community engagement to effectively reduce mercury impacts.
Subject Tags
- Community-based conservation
- Indigenous Peoples
- Health
Citation
Aldous, A.R., Tear, T. and Fernandez, L.E., 2024. The global challenge of reducing mercury contamination from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM): evaluating solutions using generic theories of change. Ecotoxicology, 33(4), pp.506-517. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10646-024-02741-3
TNC Authors
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Allison Aldous
Strategy Director, Freshwater Fisheries
The Nature Conservancy
Email: aaldous@tnc.org