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Zimbabwe brings to 133 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention
On 19 August 2021, Zimbabwe deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 133rd Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
World marks anniversary of agreement against toxic mercury
In August 2017, one of the world’s most recent environmental accords came into force: The Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Specific International Programme: Nine projects approved in the Third Round (2020-2021)
The Governing Board of the Specific International Programme met online from 9-13 August and approved nine projects for 2,2 million dollars. Please read the statement by the Co-Chairs, Mr. Reggie Hernaus (The Netherlands) and Prasert Tapaneeyangkul (Thailand).
From Information to Knowledge Management: Secretariat of the Minamata Convention Launches New Website
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury launches a brand-new website on its fourth anniversary.
Update on the intersessional and other work under the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Minamata Online Season 2
In the run-up to the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-4), Minamata Online returns to support government officials, scientists, NGOs and other stakeholders of the international mercury community.
Bahrain brings to 132 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention
On 6 July 2021, Bahrain deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 132nd Party to the Minamata Convention.
Save the date: Mercury in Products Partnership Area Meeting
The Mercury in Products Area of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday 7 July in an online setting. Visit the meeting website for more information and registration details.
Minamata Convention Secretariat at the Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability
Titled “Ambition and Action towards 2030”, this virtual forum will count on Wednesday 7 July with the participation of Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz at the Ministerial Dialogue. Visit the website for more information on the two-day event.