Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are components of air pollution that include a complex mixture of hundreds of carbon-containing gases. VOCs also include a wide variety of chemicals, some of which can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects. However, due to the unique characteristics of VOCs and the relatively high cost of measurement, VOCs monitoring …

There is growing recognition that the mining sector, if well-managed, can play a positive role in promoting sustainable development and structural economic transformation. The success of the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources will heavily depend on the availability and accessibility of critical energy transition minerals. Given the amounts required and expected pace …

Gender And Inclusion (INCL IPS) A global conference on gender and environment data will be held on November 28–29 as part of ongoing efforts by the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, UN Women, UNFCCC, IUCN, and WEDO, as well as the Offices of the President of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to …