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Arunachal Conservation Projects Spotlighted at Global Mercury Conference in Hyderabad
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🗓 11 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM
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Conservation initiatives from Arunachal Pradesh were showcased at the Global Mercury Pollution Conference held in Hyderabad, highlighting the state's efforts to curb mercury contamination.
The Global Mercury Pollution Conference convened in Hyderabad, drawing scientists, policymakers and NGOs to discuss strategies for reducing mercury emissions and exposure worldwide.
A delegation from Arunachal Pradesh presented the state's forest conservation and community‑led monitoring programmes, emphasizing measures to prevent mercury release from mining and artisanal activities in the region.
Experts at the forum highlighted Arunachal's rich biodiversity and the threats posed by illegal mining, noting that the showcased initiatives could serve as a replicable model for other vulnerable areas.
The conference concluded with a call for stronger inter‑state collaboration, and Arunachal officials pledged to share data and expand monitoring efforts to further curb mercury pollution.
A delegation from Arunachal Pradesh presented the state's forest conservation and community‑led monitoring programmes, emphasizing measures to prevent mercury release from mining and artisanal activities in the region.
Experts at the forum highlighted Arunachal's rich biodiversity and the threats posed by illegal mining, noting that the showcased initiatives could serve as a replicable model for other vulnerable areas.
The conference concluded with a call for stronger inter‑state collaboration, and Arunachal officials pledged to share data and expand monitoring efforts to further curb mercury pollution.