Learn about the Convention’s digital strategy, which enables more effective information exchange, transparency and collaboration in support of the implementation of the Minamata Convention.
On 2 July 2026, the Minamata Convention Secretariat delivered a session on mercury and its impact on health and Indigenous communities to the OHCHR Indigenous Fellows Programme in Geneva.
The Secretariat also developed an Information Submission Template on Gold Supply Chain Transparency and Mercury Reduction.
On 24 September 2026, Trinidad and Tobago will officially become the 154th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a key step in joining the global efforts to make mercury history.
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On 18 June 2026, the Minamata Convention Secretariat convened the first online roundtable for implementing partners of projects approved under the fourth round of the SIP.
I am pleased to inform you that, in response to COP-6 decision MC-6/1 on supply sources and trade and thanks to the financial support of the European Union, the Secretariat of the Minamata Conventi
Learn more about the Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP), a US$23.5 million initiative by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
The session focused 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).
Learn more about the Secretariat’s participation in the GEF Assembly and Council meeting, the upcoming Minamata Online session in preparation for COP-7, and more.