On 5 March, this event co-organized with UNEP and the Geneva Environment Network will feature leading voices addressing the underlying socio-cultural norms surrounding skin-lightening products.
Pursuant to Article 24 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention in its function to make arrangements for meetings of the Conference of the Parties and its subsidiary bodies, is inviting Parties to express their interest in hosting the Africa regional prepa
At its fifth meeting, which took place from 30 October to 3 November 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury adopted decision MC-5/3 requesting the Secretariat to: (a) initiate a study of the global supply, production, trade and use of merc
The newest edition includes the launch of Minamata Online Season 5, updates on the Specific International Programme, key outcomes from the Bureau meeting, new publications and more highlights.
From February to November 2025, the fifth season will feature webinars on implementation review, mercury science and preparation for the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-6).
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.