On 25 December 2025, Israel will officially become the 153rd Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a key step in joining the global efforts to make mercury history.
The Minamata Convention Secretariat participated in an expert workshop held on 27–28 August in Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland.
This information session delves into the topic of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in preparation for the upcoming sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convent
The fact sheet explores the linkages between the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Escazú Agreement, and how they are protecting people and the environment from mercury pollution in Latin
Read the newsletter on the Minamata Convention’s 8th anniversary, COP-6 preparations, UNEP’s story on toxic skin-lightening creams, and new infographics showcasing our ongoing work.
The Convention has banned mercury in cosmetics, a step embraced by 13 African nations working together to curb their sale, and yet, implementing the agreement remains a work in progress.
As the Minamata Convention on Mercury marks eight years since it entered into force, over 150 Parties and many stakeholders continue working to reduce mercury pollution worldwide.
A series of Minamata online briefings and regional preparatory meetings will take place from August to October 2025 to support Parties and stakeholders in the lead-up to COP-6.
It took place on Wednesday 30 July, as part of the Mercury-Free Gold Project, a joint initiative of UNEP and the Brazilian government, financed by GEF, towards developing a National Action Plan.
The Minamata Convention Secretariat organized three targeted events coinciding with the 18th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP 18) in Geneva, Switzerland.