
Minamata Convention on Mercury
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The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
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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/…



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

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…


The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Earth Negotiations Bulletin IPEN: toxics-free Arnika Minamata Convention on Mercury IPEN Youth Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform Nexus3 Foundation Center for International Environmental Law InforMEA Rolph Payet With various issues advanced at #BRSCOPs2025, key outcomes of the meetings were presented, highlighting the work done to make visible the invisible. The full presentation will be made available on the website ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN28May25




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


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 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


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)


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 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:

