Bangladesh becomes the 141st party to the Minamata Convention
On 18 April 2023, Bangladesh deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 141st party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
On 18 April 2023, Bangladesh deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 141st party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
On 18 April, Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz participates in the panel discussion hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNEP.
Top scientists published a series of synthesis papers on the global impact of mercury pollution.
The first in-person meeting of the Open-ended Scientific Group (OESG) took place in Geneva from 27 to 31 March to focus on data analysis and a progress report for COP-5.
The Bureau focused on the provisional agenda and list of documents to COP-5, updates on the regional preparatory meetings and status of contributions.
In its second phase, the third season of Minamata Online will offer webinars on COP-5 preparations, review and implementation support, and mercury science from March to June 2023.
Read the overview of the latest developments under the Minamata Convention on Mercury, including the outcomes of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-4).
At its fifth meeting in Geneva (7-9 March), the Implementation and Compliance Committee (ICC) considered issues based on the information provided by Parties in their first full national reports.
Toxic mercury affects us all, but not all in the same way: women are disproportionately impacted by mercury, with higher health risks due to factors such as pregnancies, cosmetics and industries like artisanal and smal
On World Wildlife Day, we highlight the severe impact that mercury pollution poses to wildlife inside and outside our oceans, particularly those at the top of the food chain.