Equatorial Guinea becomes the 116th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury
On 24 December 2019, the Government of Equatorial Guinea deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming the 116th Party to the Minamata Convention.
On 24 December 2019, the Government of Equatorial Guinea deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming the 116th Party to the Minamata Convention.
The fourth round of applications was launched on 29 November 2019 in the margins of Minamata Convention third Conference of the Parties. The deadline for the submission of applications has been extended to Friday 4 September 2020.
Parties to the Minamata Convention are to phase out the use of products which contain mercury and to promote alternatives.
Here you will find videos and pictures covering the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP3) taking place from 25 to 29 November 2019 at the International Conference Centre in Geneva, Switzerland.
Explore what we know on mercury trade in this interactive story.
The meeting was opened yesterday at CICG in Geneva, Switzerland, with the presence of representatives from the Convention’s parties.
On 22 November 2019, the Government of the Republic of Korea deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 115th Party to the Minamata Convention.
A wide range of safe and high-functioning alternatives to mercury-containing products have been developed. Thanks to the Minamata Convention it’s just a matter of time before mercury-free alternatives fully replace them. Read more
Mercury poisoning has dangerous and sometimes irreversible effects, and while unborn babies are most vulnerable, anyone can suffer. Read more
The most senior authority from UNEP will travel to Geneva to open the global meeting, which will take place from 25 to 29 November 2019 at the International Conference Centre.