The Effectiveness Evaluation Group under the Minamata Convention on Mercury gathered in Geneva from 9 to 11 February 2026.
The Secretariat is pleased to inform that COP-7 will now take place from 6-10 September 2027, with regional preparatory meetings on Sunday, 5 September 2027.
Watch the video on the meeting held in Geneva from 3 to 7 November 2025, where key decisions were adopted to strengthen global efforts in the fight against mercury pollution.
This event (Tuesday 27 January, 12h00-14h00 CET) focused on the latest version of the catalogue developed by the Waste Management Area of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership.
Warm seasonal greetings from the Secretariat, highlights from our participation in the 70th GEF Council, and final days for Parties to submit their second full national reports.
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury participated in the 70th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council, held online, underscoring the critical role of GEF-9 in supp
The infographic shows the harmful health and environmental impacts of these products, and the need for the Convention's implementation through regulation, enforcement and awareness-raising.
On 17 December, the Minamata Convention Secretariat participated in a Fair hosted by the Geneva Environment Network on how science-policy processes support implementation and decision-making.
Check the latest updates on the Secretariat's participation at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, including preparations, collaborations and side events.
Remarks by Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention, delivered at the MEAs Dialogue 2: Keeping the Promise held during UNEA-7 on 10 December in Nairobi, Kenya.