Atelier conjoint GMOS-Train et MCHgMAP : défis dans la modélisation de la dynamique du mercure à travers les systèmes atmosphérique, océanique et terrestre

From 9 to 11 October 2024, mercury scientists gathered in Portorož, a coastal town Slovenia to discuss how the changes in emissions and releases of mercury affect the mercury levels in the environment. This workshop was a joint meeting of two groups of scientists.  
 
Dr. Ashu Dastoor of Environment Canada chaired the Multi-Compartment Mercury Modelling and Analysis Project, a scientific group to support the Open-Ended Scientific Group (OESG) of the Minamata Convention with computer simulations of mercury movement in the environment. Under her leadership, the group reviewed the atmospheric and ocean model calculations conducted so far, and agreed to run the models again with new mercury emission estimations to contribute the OESG meeting to be held in March 2025. 
 
Dr. Milena Horvat of Jožef Stefan Institute chaired the final meeting of the Global Mercury Observation Training Network (GMOS Train), a project funded by the European Union to train PhD students in mercury science. Many of the researchers and students have already contributed to the work of the OESG, and others volunteered to join the roster of experts supporting the OESG by filling out an online form. 
 
Mr. Eisaku Toda, Senior Programme Management Officer of the Minamata Convention Secretariat, participated in the meeting and chaired a session on mercury emissions.