On 21, 22 and 23 June 2017, the Governments of Palau, Thailand, Slovenia and Viet Nam deposited their instruments of ratification, thereby becoming the 66th to 69th future Parties to the Minamata Convention.
Explore the information note from the Green Customs Initiative, featuring contributions from the Minamata Convention secretariat, especially on the consent procedure for the import of mercury.
Explore the highlights of the participation of the Minamata Convention at the 2025 BRSCOPs, from high-level roundtables and bilateral meetings, to technical side events and key mercury outcomes.
At the 2025 BRS COPs, a side event highlighted the transformative potential of digital platforms like InforMEA in advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs) through enhanced cooperation and information exchange.