The Minamata Online Top-Up session on completing the Second Full National Report builds upon prior reporting sessions held on 26–27 March 2025.
At COP-6, Parties adopted 22 key decisions to tackle toxic mercury: relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom and live blog, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Watch the press conference held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, highlighting the key outcomes of COP-6 and their importance in advancing the objective of the Convention worldwide.
Watch the words of the Minamata Convention Executive Secretary: “We have just finished COP-6 with great outcomes that will advance the work to eliminate mercury everywhere in the world“.
Parties adopted 22 decisions to advance implementation, cooperation, and protect human health and the environment from mercury pollution.
Watch the words of the Global Environment Facility Senior Environment Specialist: "The GEF takes its role in the financial mechanism of the Minamata Convention very seriously".
Throughout the COP-6 week, the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury has extended its appreciation for the exceptional dedication and support demonstrated by Parties and delegates.
Watch the words of the 2024 NatGeo Explorer of the Year: "Let's encourage a monitoring programme of the mercury in regions like the Amazon".
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) through its Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB) covers the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (3-7 November).
Watch the words of the COP-6 President: "Let's ensure the effectiveness of the Minamata Convention through real, measurable action".