Minamata Convention on Mercury
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The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury. Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
Almost nine years after the #MinamataConvention entered into force, we highlight how national reporting continues to provide insights into Parties' efforts to tackle #mercury pollution around the world. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/nati...
As the #MinamataConvention nears its 9th anniversary, the Specific International Programme (SIP) keeps building Parties’ capacities. Projects in North Macedonia, Cuba, and Senegal, Burkina Faso & Togo show the progress to #MakeMercuryHistory. Read more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/nine...
On International #YouthDay, the #MinamataConvention highlights initiatives showing how young people, in different contexts but with common aspirations, are helping #MakeMercuryHistory through education, community engagement & international dialogue. Read here: minamataconvention.org/en/news/yout...
🗓️ Save the dates for the second phase of the #MinamataOnline 2026 webinar series Ahead of the #MinamataConvention 9th anniversary, the Secretariat announces a new series of webinars to be held from September to December. Check the list & register now: bit.ly/MINAMATAONLINE
To mark the International Day of World's #IndigenousPeoples, we highlight the value of their knowledge, community perspectives & experience, in advancing solutions that benefit communities, ecosystems & future generations to #MakeMercuryHistory. Read here: minamataconvention.org/en/news/stre...
At the @thegef.bsky.social Chemicals and Waste Task Force Retreat "Strategic Planning for #GEF9 Implementation", the Secretariat highlighted that GEF-9 represents a critical opportunity to support timely implementation of the #MinamataConvention. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...
Complete a new global survey to inform the development of the #MinamataConvention Exchange Platform. The survey aims to understand users' needs & expectations for this platform focused on information on #mercury, & is available in English, French & Spanish. 📝 bit.ly/SurveyExchan...
During the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of the #IndigenousPeoples (EMRIP) annual session (a subsidiary body of the UN Human Rights Council), representatives met with Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz to build on growing engagement on #mercury issues. Read here: minamataconvention.org/en/news/cont...
The #MinamataConvention Secretariat presented its Digital Strategy in the @un.org AI Dialogue Partnerships Hub, part of the first Global Dialogue on #AI #Governance taking place in Geneva on 6–7 July, and shared a written submission. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...
The #MinamataConvention Secretariat attended the 1st meeting of the Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme covering #mercury monitoring. Held in Shanghai by the Basel & Stockholm Convention Regional Centre in China, & funded by @thegef.bsky.social. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/firs...
At the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Indigenous Fellows Programme in Geneva, the #MinamataConvention Secretariat met with Indigenous leaders to explore how to participate in the Convention's implementation & #MakeMercuryHistory. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/indi...
📣 Welcome to the #MinamataConvention family! On 24 September 2026, Trinidad and Tobago will officially become the 154th Party to the Minamata Convention, a key step in joining the global efforts to #MakeMercuryHistory. How to become a Party ➡️ bit.ly/BecomingParty
The #MinamataConvention Secretariat convened the first online roundtable for implementing partners of fourth-round projects approved by the Specific International Programme to support Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (SIP). Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/sip-...
On the occasion of the #MinamataOnline session held this week in preparation for #MinamataCOP7, Marie-Claire Lhenry, COP-7 President (France), visited the offices of the #MinamataConvention Secretariat. Webinar presentations & video recording: minamataconvention.org/en/events/up...
🔜 #MinamataOnline session on: upcoming deadlines and events in preparation for #MinamataCOP7 Today Tuesday 16 June (13h00-14h00 CEST) 📍 Join the #WebEx webinar: bit.ly/MO16JUN26 📺 Or watch on #YouTubeLive: youtube.com/live/Bd_GeiS...
Next week: @unep.org GMP webinar "Sixth meeting of the Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products project stakeholder group". Elimination of #mercury in cosmetics is a key agenda item for #MinamataCOP7 next year. 🗓️ 15 June (14:30-15:30 CET) ➡️ Register: www.unep.org/globalmercur...
Big thanks to the Effectiveness Evaluation Group and its co-chairs Kateřina Šebková & Linroy Christian for their continued work & commitment at their ninth meeting (10-11 June). The outcome of the first #MinamataConvention evaluation will be considered at #MinamataCOP7 in 2027.
On #WorldOceansDay, to #reimagine our relationship with the ocean is to move from isolated efforts to aligned action. Learn more about #mercury releases, their impact on ocean health & how we can work together: minamataconvention.org/en/resources... w/ @unep.org @unoceandecade.bsky.social
In our June newsletter: the Secretariat’s participation in the @thegef.bsky.social's #GEFAssembly2026 & #GEFcouncil71, our #MinamataOnline session in preparation for #MinamataCOP7, & meetings on environmental financing & #mercury trafficking cooperation. Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/gef-as...
At the #GEFCouncil71 & #GEFAssembly2026 in #Samarkand (#Uzbekistan), the #MinamataConvention Secretariat called for stronger integration of #mercury action into #biodiversity & #climate efforts. Full story: bit.ly/MCGEFCouncil71 with @thegef.bsky.social & @unep.org
On this special newsletter marking #BiodiversityDay, watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz's video statement, shared by @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, & explore our publications, fact sheets & infographics focused on links between #mercury & #biodiversity protection. 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/mercur...
Two new #MinamataOnline sessions will take place on 13 May (starting at 09h00 and 16h00 CEDT), continuing the discussions on the 17th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (#ICMGP). Learn more about the sessions and register: minamataconvention.org/en/events/ic...
On Safety & Health at Work World Day, let's remember that reducing & where feasible eliminating mercury use in artisanal & small-scale gold mining (#ASGM) delivers direct safety & health benefits at work. About #MinamataConvention & ASGM: minamataconvention.org/en/topics/ar... @unep.org @ilo.org
On #MultilateralismDay we recall the global commitment embodied by the #MinamataConvention to #MakeMercuryHistory. The Convention brings Parties together to address #mercury throughout its life stages. Learn about the history of its negotiation process: minamataconvention.org/en/about/his...
En el Día del Idioma Español en la ONU, recordemos que el Convenio de Minamata sobre el Mercurio también habla con Ñ. Visita nuestra página web para consultar noticias, eventos y actualizaciones en español, como las enmiendas aprobadas por la COP-6: minamataconvention.org/es w/ @unep.org
This #EarthDay, cooperation, science & action are key to support a healthier planet so, together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory. Read our road map for enhancing co-benefits from #mercury & #biodiversity implementation: minamataconvention.org/en/resources... w/ @unep.org & @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
On the first International Day of Women in Industry, we celebrate women’s leadership in building more inclusive, sustainable & resilient industries. For the #MinamataConvention, this also means addressing women & children's health. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/resources... #IDWI
Tomorrow, join the Escazu #COP4 virtual side event on implementing Pollutant Release & Transfer Registers (#PRTRs) to mitigate pollution. Co-organized by @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org with the Aarhus & #MinamataConvention Secretariats. 📆 22 April, 15:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/Escazu22Apr26
On World Creativity & Innovation Day, it's essential to find creative ways to make complex issues easier to understand & act on. Explore the #MinamataConvention fact sheets & infographics to learn more about toxic #mercury: bit.ly/MinamataFact... #WCID #MakeMercuryHistory