Driving effective and inclusive implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

Other International Conference Center Geneva (CICG) Geneva Switzerland 3 - 3 Nov 2025

This special event with high-level participation will facilitate the exchange of experiences and feature actions to implement the Minamata Convention that also bring other socio-economic, human and environmental benefits. It will take place from 13h15 to 14h30 CET at the International Conference Centre Geneva, Switzerland.

The event will feature diverse voices, including high-level representatives from Parties, IGOs and MEA secretariats, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, youth and scientists engaged in environmental causes.

COP6

Opening of the special event, featuring speakers such as:

  • Osvaldo Alvarez Perez, Chile, President of the COP-6 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
  • Claudia Vega, 2025 TED fellow, Mercury Program Coordinator at the Wake Forest-affiliated Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation (CINCIA)
  • Katrin Schneeberger, State Secretary and Director, Federal Office for the Environment, Switzerland
  • Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme
  • Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
  • Dr. Rüdiger Krech, Director, Environment, Climate Change, World Health Organization
  • Fernando Trujillo, conservation scientist and National Geographic Rolex Explorer of the Year
  • Alexyss McClellan-Ufugusuku (Uchinaanchu), Mercury Youth Task Force co-lead, Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform and Global Indigenous Youth Caucus
  • Chizuru Aoki, Manager, Conventions and Funds Division, GEF Secretariat
  • Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

Closing message and Invitation to the photo exhibit Minamata: Photographer’s Eye Project: Aileen Mioko Smith, Executive Director of Green Action in Japan.

The event is moderated by Brenda Koekkoek, Senior Coordinator, Minamata Convention Secretariat.

Time and place
Switzerland
Takes place in
International Conference Center Geneva (CICG) Geneva Switzerland
Starts on 3 Nov 2025 1:15 PM CET
Ends on 3 Nov 2025 2:30 PM CET
2025-11-03T13:15:00 - 2025-11-03T14:30:00