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Update on the format of the Minamata Convention COP4
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention (COP4) will be held in two segments: online (1-5 November 2021) and in-person (first quarter of 2022 in Bali, Indonesia).
Global Environment Facility holds first meeting for its 8th replenishment
Representatives of donor and recipient countries gathered virtually with members of the wider GEF community to discuss priorities and ambitions for the multilateral trust fund’s next four-year funding cycle that starts in July 2022.
Cambodia brings to 131 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention
On 8 April 2021, the Government of Cambodia deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 131st Party to the Minamata Convention.
The first draft of the Guidance on monitoring to support the Effectiveness Evaluation is now open for comments
Parties and stakeholders may submit comments by 31 May 2021.
Central African Republic brings to 130 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention
On 31 March 2021, the Government of Central African Republic deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 130th Party to the Minamata Convention.
Tribute to the memory of Prof. Lucyna Falkowska
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention expresses its condolences on the passing of Prof. Lucyna Falkowska, key leader of mercury research in Poland. She passed away on April 7 at the age of 70.
Update on the latest work and on the team of Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
ICMGP 2022 calls for mini workshop proposals
The 15th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant, to be held in Cape Town July 2022, issues a call for mini workshop proposals with an opportunity to convene virtual sessions as part of Minamata Online Season 2.
Burundi brings to 129 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention
On 26 March 2021, the Government of Burundi deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 129th Party to the Minamata Convention.
Cameroon brings to 128 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention
On 10 March 2021, the Government of Cameroon deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 128th Party to the Minamata Convention.