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Minamata Convention on Mercury

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The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.

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At the 2025 #BRSCOPs, the secretariat held constructive bilateral meetings with representatives from 🇧🇩🇫🇮🇬🇹🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇷🇵🇭🇸🇩🇺🇦 and other Parties and non-Parties to the #MinamataConvention, reaffirming our shared commitment to a healthier planet. 📷 More photos: flickr.com/photos/minamat…

At the 2025 #BRSCOPs, the secretariat held constructive bilateral meetings with representatives from 🇧🇩🇫🇮🇬🇹🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇷🇵🇭🇸🇩🇺🇦 and other Parties and non-Parties to the #MinamataConvention, reaffirming our shared commitment to a healthier planet.

📷 More photos: flickr.com/photos/minamat…
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⏳ The clock is ticking 2030 is the deadline the world agreed on for the implementation of the 23 #KMGBF targets and the 17 #GlobalGoals. We must accelerate action — for nature and for people, and for our common future. #BiodiversityDay

⏳ The clock is ticking

2030 is the deadline the world agreed on for the implementation of the 23 #KMGBF targets and the 17 #GlobalGoals.

We must accelerate action — for nature and for people, and for our common future. 

#BiodiversityDay
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From the air we breathe, the water we drink, to the soil that grows our food – humanity’s health depends on nature. International Day of Living Together in Peace is a reminder to reflect on this vital bond & work towards making peace with nature: unep.org/topics/nature-…

From the air we breathe, the water we drink, to the soil that grows our food – humanity’s health depends on nature.

International Day of Living Together in Peace is a reminder to reflect on this vital bond & work towards making peace with nature: unep.org/topics/nature-…
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A new information note from the Green Customs Initiative Initiative & UN Environment Programme, "Free trade zones, trans-shipment & multilateral environmental agreements", features contributions from the #MinamataConvention on the consent procedure for mercury import. Read it here: greencustoms.org/sites/default/…

A new information note from the <a href="/GreenCustoms/">Green Customs Initiative</a> Initiative &amp; <a href="/UNEP/">UN Environment Programme</a>, "Free trade zones, trans-shipment &amp; multilateral environmental agreements", features contributions from the #MinamataConvention on the consent procedure for mercury import.

Read it here: greencustoms.org/sites/default/…
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On 14 May, the Council of Europe adopted a new Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law, the first international legally binding instrument to address environmental crime, including #mercury-related offences. Read more here: bit.ly/EuropeanCounci…

On 14 May, the Council of Europe adopted a new Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law, the first international legally binding instrument to address  environmental crime, including #mercury-related offences. 

Read more here: bit.ly/EuropeanCounci…
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The #Youth Dialogue on #Mercury, an initiative by MOE_Japan 環境省, brought together this year students from Japan, Slovenia & Kenya to deepen their awareness of mercury-related issues and consider actions youth can take. 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/oT-3-Xvpk_U #MakeMercuryHistory

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At the 1st meeting for Global Environment Facility (GEF)-9, Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz stated: "There is great expectation that by the end of the #GEF9 cycle, major progress will be achieved by Parties to implement the #MinamataConvention with strong GEF support". Full statement: minamataconvention.org/en/news/statem…

At the 1st meeting for <a href="/theGEF/">Global Environment Facility (GEF)</a>-9, Exec Sec <a href="/MonikaStankiew3/">Monika Stankiewicz</a> stated:

"There is great expectation that by the end of the #GEF9 cycle, major progress will be achieved by Parties to implement the #MinamataConvention with strong GEF support".

Full statement: minamataconvention.org/en/news/statem…
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On #BiodiversityDay, we highlight the strong interlinkages between global efforts on #ChemicalsAndWaste & biodiversity. #Pollution is addressed in target 7 of the #KMGBF as a key driver of #biodiversity loss. Learn more about #mercury & biodiversity: minamataconvention.org/en/topics/merc…

On #BiodiversityDay, we highlight the strong interlinkages between global efforts on #ChemicalsAndWaste &amp; biodiversity.

#Pollution is addressed in target 7 of the #KMGBF as a key driver of #biodiversity loss.

Learn more about #mercury &amp; biodiversity: minamataconvention.org/en/topics/merc…
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Free trade zones – or FTZs – are strategically located on international trading routes to serve as hubs for commerce and transshipment activities. Also known as free zones, special economic zones, and export processing zones, there are an estimated 7,000 FTZs worldwide, and

Free trade zones – or FTZs – are strategically located on international trading routes to serve as hubs for commerce and transshipment activities.

Also known as free zones, special economic zones, and export processing zones, there are an estimated 7,000 FTZs worldwide, and
Earth Negotiations Bulletin (@iisd_enb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On day 2 of #GEFCouncil69, Executive Secretaries & Senior Reps of MEA Secretariats identify & discuss key issues for consideration by the #GEF during the ninth replenishment cycle; highlight the importance of integration, coherence, multilateralism & global collaboration. @thegef

On day 2 of #GEFCouncil69, Executive Secretaries &amp; Senior Reps of MEA Secretariats identify &amp; discuss key issues for consideration by the #GEF during the ninth replenishment cycle; highlight the importance of integration, coherence, multilateralism &amp; global collaboration. @thegef
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The #GEFCouncil69 approved 3 projects to support the #MinamataConvention across 20 countries. With $80M of Global Environment Facility (GEF) funding, the initiatives tackle #mercury in non-ferrous metals, skin lightening products and the cement & construction sector. Learn more: bit.ly/GEF69mercury

The #GEFCouncil69 approved 3 projects to support the #MinamataConvention across 20 countries.

With $80M of <a href="/theGEF/">Global Environment Facility (GEF)</a> funding, the initiatives tackle #mercury in non-ferrous metals, skin lightening products and the cement &amp; construction sector.

Learn more: bit.ly/GEF69mercury
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At #GEFCouncil69 on Tuesday, Executive Secretaries and senior representatives of seven Convention Secretariats held an interactive dialogue with Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council Members to identify some key priorities for the current and upcoming replenishment cycles ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-environ…

At #GEFCouncil69 on Tuesday, Executive Secretaries and senior representatives of seven Convention Secretariats held an interactive dialogue with <a href="/theGEF/">Global Environment Facility (GEF)</a> Council Members to identify some key priorities for the current and upcoming replenishment cycles

➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-environ…
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At the #GEFcouncil69, #MinamataConvention Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz welcomed the approval of #mercury-related projects &, ahead of #GEF9, underscored the importance of "early, targeted support". Read the Earth Negotiations Bulletin coverage of June 3: enb.iisd.org/global-environ… #MakeMercuryHistory

At the #GEFcouncil69, #MinamataConvention Exec Sec <a href="/MonikaStankiew3/">Monika Stankiewicz</a> welcomed the approval of #mercury-related projects &amp;, ahead of #GEF9, underscored the importance of "early, targeted support".

Read the <a href="/IISD_ENB/">Earth Negotiations Bulletin</a> coverage of June 3: enb.iisd.org/global-environ…

#MakeMercuryHistory
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, addressing #pollution in all its forms is key. 152 Parties to the #MinamataConvention work to reduce mercury pollution & contribute to global efforts for a cleaner planet. Check our interactive infographic: mercury-life-stages.webflow.io w/ UN Environment Programme & Global Environment Facility (GEF)

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, addressing #pollution in all its forms is key.

152 Parties to the #MinamataConvention work to reduce mercury pollution &amp; contribute to global efforts for a cleaner planet.

Check our interactive infographic: mercury-life-stages.webflow.io

w/ <a href="/UNEP/">UN Environment Programme</a> &amp; <a href="/theGEF/">Global Environment Facility (GEF)</a>
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The #MinamataConvention participated in a two-day training on Green Customs Initiative in Yerevan, Armenia. The Secretariat shared expertise on #mercury trade control measures & procedures, and Armenia's obligations & progress under the Convention. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/minama…

The #MinamataConvention participated in a two-day  training on <a href="/GreenCustoms/">Green Customs Initiative</a> in Yerevan, Armenia.

The Secretariat shared expertise on #mercury trade control measures &amp; procedures, and Armenia's obligations &amp; progress under the Convention.

Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/minama…
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Governments reached a major agreement to establish a new global science-policy panel on #ChemicalsAndWaste sound management & #pollution prevention. Scientific assessments are key to support the implementation of the #MinamataConvention. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/establ…

Governments reached a major agreement to establish a new global science-policy panel on #ChemicalsAndWaste sound management &amp; #pollution prevention.

Scientific assessments are key to support the implementation of the #MinamataConvention.

Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/establ…
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The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty that protects human health & the environment from mercury's adverse effects. In efforts to #BeatChemicalPollution, the Minamata Convention on Mercury works to halt new mercury mines' development, phase out existing ones, & more:

The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty that protects human health &amp; the environment from mercury's adverse effects.

In efforts to #BeatChemicalPollution, the <a href="/minamataMEA/">Minamata Convention on Mercury</a> works to halt new mercury mines' development, phase out existing ones, &amp; more:
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An urgent Amazon Indigenous meeting was held in Leticia, Colombia on #mercury crisis. Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz: "Indigenous Peoples' knowledge and leadership are essential to protecting the Amazon from this toxic threat". Read more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/minama…

An urgent Amazon Indigenous meeting  was held in Leticia, Colombia on #mercury crisis.

Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz: "Indigenous Peoples' knowledge and leadership are essential to protecting the Amazon from this toxic threat". 

Read more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/minama…