On 19 February 2024, Mozambique deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 148th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Read the submitted reports of the third reporting cycle: the second short national reports cover the period from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2022, and were due on 31 December 2023.
The Minamata Convention Secretariat participated in the Council Meeting (5-9 February) which focused on over $1 billion funding for climate change, biodiversity, ocean health and pollution.
Mercury pollution has severe effects on wetlands, affecting biodiversity, ecosystem functions and human well-being: tackling this issue requires collaborative efforts at all levels that address the
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention participated in the Bern III Conference on cooperation among the biodiversity-related conventions for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Bi
Overview of the activities and budget planned under the Minamata Convention.
Watch the event, attended by our Executive Secretary, focused on exploring solutions for a toxic-free world.
Stay updated on the highlights of the fifth meeting, including decisions adopted, press conference and press release, video and photo coverage, special events, knowledge labs and more.
Watch our COP-5 video playlist, including live streaming and daily videos.
Among the decisions made at COP-5, Parties defined new dates to phase out mercury-added products including cosmetics, strengthened ties with Indigenous Peoples, advanced the first effectiveness eva