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
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 document highlights the importance of developing well designed, scientifically valid and clearly communicated mercury monitoring plans that can generate robust and reliable data.
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.
The use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has been a tradition passed down through generations in many rural communities in the Philippines, often without awareness of its
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention has recently developed a capacity-building material and convening webinars on mercury waste management in six UN languages.
In line with the objectives of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the building that is housing the offices of the Secretariat is transitioning to mercury-free lighting.
The Minamata Convention Secretariat contributed online to the Capacity-building workshop: Implementation of biodiversity and chemicals and waste Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), organi