On 16, 20 and 21 June 2017, the Governments of Islamic Republic of Iran, El Salvador, Latvia, Republic of Moldova, and Estonia deposited their instruments of ratification, thereby becoming the 61st to 65th future Parties to the Minamata Convention.
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.