Brussels, 13/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 12 February, the European Commission addressed a recommendation to the Council inviting it to take part - on behalf of the EU and for questions relating to Community competence - in negotiations with a view to the adoption of a legally binding instrument on mercury within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The 24th session of the UNEP GC (Governing Council), held from 5-9 February 2007, re-launched the debate on the need for a...