Statement delivered by Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, at the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 30 May to 6 June 2026.
Read the Global Environment Facility (GEF) story featuring excerpts from a panel discussion during the 71st GEF Council meeting, including remarks by Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz.
Watch the Earth Negotiations Bulletin video on the 71st GEF Council meeting, featuring Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz and other representatives of the global environmental community.
Register to the meeting, to be held online on 15 June, "Advancing global momentum: Interactive consultations on challenges, regulatory measures, and pathways to phase out mercury‑added cosmetics".
The Minamata Convention Secretariat participates in the 71st Council and Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 30 May to 6 June 2026.
The session will focus on upcoming deadlines and events in preparation for the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-7).
The governing body of the Global Environment Facility trust fund has approved $144.3 million in the final disbursement of its eighth funding period and welcomed donor country contributions.
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention participated in the 11th Meeting of the Informal Law Enforcement Network on Minerals Crime, held in Lyon, France, from 28 to 29 May 2026.
On this special newsletter marking Biodiversity Day, watch our Executive Secretary video statement and explore our resources highlighting the links between mercury and biodiversity protection.
On 9 June (19:00–19:45 UTC+9), this session aims to strengthen networking among mercury laboratories involved in monitoring and analysis, using science to deepen understanding of mercury issues.