BOOK REVIEWS

TECHNICAL REPORT N°41

Published by United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) with the assistance of the International Council on Metals and the Environment (ICME)

APELL for Mining
Guidance for the Mining Industry in Raising Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has prepared this APELL for Mining Handbook to contribute to improved emergency preparedness in mining companies and mining communities.

The publication uses expertise developed by UNEP in cooperation with the chemical industry. There has been considerable interest in the initiative. At a workshop held in May 2000 by UNEP, in conjunction with the International Council on Metals and the Environment (ICME), the participants agreed on the importance of improving emergency preparedness in the mining industry, particularly in relation to potentially affected communities. ICME has welcomed the development of this Handbook and will work with member companies to encourage its use.

Interest is being received from mine managers keen to use it at their operations. Some governments have also expressed interest in using the Handbook to help carry out emergency preparedness programmes in regions with identified high-risk sites.