The Governing Board of the Specific International Programme met in Geneva from 22-24 January and approved ten projects for over 2 million dollars: please read the statement by the Co-Chairs, Mr. Obed Baloyi and Mr. Andrew Clark.
A high-level regional meeting in Libreville, Gabon, brought together African ministers, international experts and civil society leaders to address the public health and environmental risks posed by mercury-containing skin-lightening cosmetics.
Minamata Convention Secretariat enjoyed the celebration and presented on how the convention tackles mercury pollution through a life-cycle approach.
On 10 April 2025, Serbia will officially become the 152nd Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a key step in joining the global efforts to make mercury history.
This meeting, organized by the Global Mercury Partnership, will take place on Thursday 30 January 2025 from 2pm to 4pm (GMT+1) in an online setting.
The Secretariat extends its warmest holiday wishes: with 151 Parties now united to #MakeMercuryHistory, we are paving the way towards a healthier planet for millions today and generations to come.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved nearly $700 million to improve chemicals and waste management, bolster water and urban resilience, and protect biodiversity in developing countries.
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention has recently developed a capacity-building material and convening webinars on mercury waste management in six UN languages.
In line with the objectives of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the building that is housing the offices of the Secretariat is transitioning to mercury-free lighting.
The Minamata Convention Secretariat contributed online to the Capacity-building workshop: Implementation of biodiversity and chemicals and waste Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), organized by UNEP - Law Division.
Government officials, industry managers, technical experts and UN officers met in Monterrey to kick off a project to stop mercury-based chlor-alkali production and clean up contaminated factories.
On Children's Day, we celebrate and encourage initiatives like planetGOLD Perú: Expedición Mercurio and others that strengthen youth engagement and are part of the solution to tackle toxic mercury.