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They discussed the Philippines' priorities and progress in implementing the Convention. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the planetGOLD global forum on artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).

On the second day ofplanetGOLD 2024 Global Forum on ASGM, the Secretariat participated in the "Minamata National Action Plans: Strategies to protect vulnerable people" session.

Taking place in the Philippines, from 3 to 5 June, this flagship knowledge-sharing event on artisanal and small-scale gold mining will look for information exchange for mercury-free practices.

Opening remarks by Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, at the 2024 planetGOLD Global Forum on Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining.

Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz will deliver opening remarks and actively participate throughout the event.

Learn about key facts on the interlinkages between biodiversity and mercury pollution.

The SBSSTTA-26 meeting took place from 13 to 18 May in Nairobi, Kenya.

The side event organized by the UN Biodiversity Secretariat focused on the scientific and technical needs to support the implementation of The Biodiversity Plan.