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Regional SIP workshop in Burkina Faso
In April 2023, the Secretariat participated in a regional workshop held in Ouagadougou as part of the Specific International Programme (SIP) joint project by Senegal, Burkina Faso and Togo.
COP-5 Events: Deadline for Proposals
The deadline for proposals for Minamata COP-5 events is coming up soon. Please send in your proposals by 23 June 2023 (Geneva time).
Belize becomes the 142nd party to the Minamata Convention
On 12 June 2023, Belize deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 142nd party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Virtual exhibition: Winners and finalists of #MakeMercuryHistory Photo Contest 2022
The virtual exhibition of the first photo contest recognizes compelling images that shed light on mercury pollution, the environment and the people working towards eliminating mercury.
Invitation for input to the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury
New study reveals mercury pollution’s ripple effects on biodiversity, fisheries and local communities
On the occasion of the 2023 International Day for Biodiversity, a new study sheds light on the profound socio-economic consequences of mercury pollution on biodiversity, fisheries and livelihoods.
Key facts on the interlinkages between biodiversity and mercury pollution
Pollution from chemicals and wastes is a key driver of biodiversity loss, according to the 2021 exploratory study on biodiversity interlinkages by the secretariats of BRS and Minamata conventions.