Minamata Convention on Mercury

The #MinamataConvention Secretariat organized three targeted events coinciding with #EMRIP18 in Geneva, Switzerland. "These events represent a strategic step forward in our work with #IndigenousPeoples", said Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz. Full story: minamataconvention.org/en/news/minama…

I welcome that the @CIJ_ICJ has just made it very clear: all States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate system. This is victory for planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people leading the way. icj-cij.org/sites/default/…

🤝Agradecemos la participación de la Secretaría del Convenio de Minamata sobre el Mercurio en el "Primer Intercambio de Pueblos Indígenas Amazónicos sobre Minería Ilegal de Oro y Contaminación por Mercurio", realizado en Leticia, Colombia. La presencia y el compromiso de su…

From pollution and plastics to biodiversity, climate, and trade, Africa’s priorities are being written now. At #2025RCMAfrica, major groups and stakeholders gathered to draft positions on #AMCENat40, #UNEA7, #COP30, Minamata, CITES, CMS, RAMSAR, and INC 5.2. This is how Africa…

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…

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 @minamataMEA works to halt new mercury mines' development, phase out existing ones, & more:…

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…

The #MinamataConvention participated in a two-day training on @GreenCustoms 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…

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/ @UNEP & @theGEF

At the #GEFcouncil69, #MinamataConvention Exec Sec @MonikaStankiew3 welcomed the approval of #mercury-related projects &, ahead of #GEF9, underscored the importance of "early, targeted support". Read the @IISD_ENB coverage of June 3: enb.iisd.org/global-environ… #MakeMercuryHistory

At #GEFCouncil69 on Tuesday, Executive Secretaries and senior representatives of seven Convention Secretariats held an interactive dialogue with @theGEF Council Members to identify some key priorities for the current and upcoming replenishment cycles ➡️ enb.iisd.org/global-environ…

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

The #GEFCouncil69 approved 3 projects to support the #MinamataConvention across 20 countries. With $80M of @theGEF funding, the initiatives tackle #mercury in non-ferrous metals, skin lightening products and the cement & construction sector. Learn more: bit.ly/GEF69mercury

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

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…

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…

At the 1st meeting for @theGEF-9, Exec Sec @MonikaStankiew3 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 #Youth Dialogue on #Mercury, an initiative by @MOEJ_Climate, 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

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…