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The amended annex A of the Convention enters now into force
Check the list of Parties with their dates of effect for the amendment, agreed at COP-4 with eight additional mercury-containing products (part I) and two provisions on dental amalgam (Part II).
Ukraine becomes the 146th Party to the Minamata Convention
On 18 August 2023, Ukraine deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 146th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Kenya becomes the 147th Party to the Minamata Convention
On 22 September 2023, Kenya deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 147th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
La Secretaria Ejecutiva en la Asamblea del FMAM: “Para la aplicación plena del Convenio de Minamata, las mujeres son nuestros agentes de cambio”
La Séptima Asamblea del Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (FMAM), que se celebra en Vancouver (Canadá), ha continuado esta semana con varios actos paralelos importantes, entre ellos, una sesión dedicada a la “Contaminación por mercurio procedente de la extracción de oro artesanal y en pequeña
Minamata Convention Executive Secretary pays tribute in visit to Minamata Bay
In late August, Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention, embarked on a journey to Minamata Bay in Japan, aimed at strengthening ties with the region and honoring the victims of the Minamata disease.
UNEP SPP on chemicals and waste regional meetings
The Minamata Convention and the UNEP science policy panel on chemicals, waste and prevention of pollution (SPP) have cooperated to hold back-to-back regional meetings.
The Secretariat launches the Online Budget Forum in preparation for COP-5
The forum provides a secured space for parties to review, comment, or ask questions about the proposed programme of work and the budget for the biennium 2024-2025 ahead of its consideration at the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to be held from 30 October to 3 November 2023 in Gene
Resource mobilization is key for the success of the Specific International Programme, says SIP Governing Board
The Board has recognized the SIP effectiveness in its mission and implementation support via 24 projects so far, highlighting the importance of the mid-term evaluation and second review of the SIP.
Transitioning to Mercury-Free Lighting - Virtual event
The Global Mercury Partnership and its Area of work on Mercury in Products, in collaboration with the Clean Lighting Coalition and the Zero Mercury Working Group are pleased to invite you to an online session