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The secretariat of the Minamata Convention receives the innovation prize at UNEP's Kipepeo Awards
The Kipepeo Awards recognized the unique and new solutions implemented at COP-4.2 in Indonesia, highlighting that the secretariat "delivered a successful COP while navigating uncharted territory".
Türkiye becomes the 138th party to the Minamata Convention
On 4 October 2022, Türkiye deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 138th party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
OEWG1: Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution
On 6 October, Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz spoke at the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG), convened by UNEA to prepare proposals for the science-policy panel by the end of 2024.
Save the date: Minamata Online Season 3 launches
In its first phase, the third season of Minamata Online will continue featuring webinars on implementation review and support and mercury science from October to December 2022.
Save the date: Minamata Online Season 3 launches
In its first phase, the third season of Minamata Online will feature webinars on implementation review and support and mercury science from October to December 2022.
Call for contributions to the General, Special and Specific Trust Funds of the Minamata Convention
Register now: Minamata Initial Assessments (MIAs) webinar
On 27 September (14h00-15h30 CEST), the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership organizes an online information sharing session on MIAs: latest trends, key findings and data analysis tools.
Human Rights Council: Mercury, small-scale gold mining and human rights
The Executive Secretary speaks at the 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council on how the issue of artisanal and small-scale gold mining is “at the very heart of the existence of the Convention”.
Regional workshop in Moldova: enhancing the environmental response of South-Eastern European countries
With the subtitle “Minamata Convention: 5 years since ratification” and organized within the Specific International Programme project in Moldova, the workshop was held on 19-20 September.