On 16 September 2021, Iraq deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 134th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The Secretariat looks forward to having Iraq as a Party effective (90 days after the ratification, as stipulated by the text of the Convention) and working together 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.