Minamata Convention on Mercury

The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

The #MinamataConvention Secretariat presented its Digital Strategy in the @UN AI Dialogue Partnerships Hub, part of the first Global Dialogue on #AI #Governance taking place in Geneva on 6–7 July, and shared a written submission.

Learn more: https://t.co/KW7sXuu5bq

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

The #MinamataConvention Secretariat attended the first meeting of the Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme covering #mercury monitoring.

Held in Shanghai by the Basel & Stockholm Convention Regional Centre in China, and funded by @theGEF.

Learn more: https://t.co/m9bfbe9XTk

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

At the @UNHumanRights Indigenous Fellowship Programme in Geneva, the #MinamataConvention Secretariat engaged with Indigenous leaders to explore opportunities to participate in the Convention's implementation & #MakeMercuryHistory.

Learn more: https://t.co/JVmVp3v4AC

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

📣 Welcome to the #MinamataConvention family!

On 24 September 2026, Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 will officially become the 154th Party to the Minamata Convention, a key step in joining the global efforts to #MakeMercuryHistory.

How to become a Party ➡️ https://t.co/gV6sx1rTyt

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@brsmeas @ChileONUGinebra @sjoscl @MisionMexOI @NorwayInGeneva @KenyaMissionUNG @BelgiumUNGeneva Sharing how @minamataMEA engages with the #SciencePolicy interface #ISPCWP, Alexander Romanov highlights:

🟡 MC observer status in the panel
🟡 Development of assessments
🟡 Technical work on mercury waste & collaboration with other bodies to set mercury waste thresholds.

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@brsmeas @ToxicsFree @SRtoxics @BaselAction @IISD_ENB @FokusNexus3 @BANToxics @minamataMEA @GGKP_Policy @UNEP @rolphpayet Consult highlights of the #BaselConvention #OEWG15 side event, "Strengthening the #SciencePolicy Interface on Waste through International Collaboration". https://t.co/cfXchC56Wi

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

The #MinamataConvention Secretariat convened the first online roundtable for implementing partners of fourth-round projects approved by the Specific International Programme to support Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (SIP).

Learn more: https://t.co/bz4GblpU4P

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

Great news: @UNEP & @theGEF have kicked off the US$23.5 million Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP), a global initiative to strengthen monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and #mercury.

Learn more: https://t.co/NjULInHTsI

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

On the occasion of the #MinamataOnline session held this week in preparation for #MinamataCOP7, Marie-Claire Lhenry, COP-7 President (France), visited the offices of the #MinamataConvention Secretariat.

Webinar presentations & video recording: https://t.co/JXV8xFTRYI

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

🔜 #MinamataOnline session on: upcoming deadlines and events in preparation for #MinamataCOP7

Today Tuesday 16 June (13h00-14h00 CEST)

📍 Join the #WebEx webinar: https://t.co/hUlU8GOjFu
📺 Or watch on #YouTubeLive: https://t.co/jmfQb1HdBs

[planetGOLD Programme @planetGOLD_org]

On this #InternationalDayofWomenInMining—and every day—planetGOLD salutes women who are championing mercury-free, formal and responsible small-scale gold mining, making this sector safer and cleaner for all.

#IDWIM #WomenInMining #ResponsibleGold #MakeMercuryHistory

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@theGEF @UNEP @WHO @minamataMEA Providing an overview of @minamataMEA decisions on the phase-out of mercury-added cosmetics, Eisaku Toda reminds all that the deadline for parties to submit info on challenges in implementing obligations regarding mercury-added cosmetics is 30 June.

📄 https://t.co/csLmruO1sv

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

The @GENetwork is at the 6th meeting of the Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products project stakeholder group, providing an opportunity to share updates & connect the project with global stakeholders and actions across the cosmetics sector.

▶️ https://t.co/16wJNlD4t1

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

Next week: GMP webinar "Sixth meeting of the Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products project stakeholder group".

Elimination of #mercury in cosmetics is a key agenda item for #MinamataCOP7 next year.

🗓️ 15 June (14:30-15:30 CET)
➡️ Register: https://t.co/1VAuGKE9lL

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

Big thanks to the Effectiveness Evaluation Group and its co-chairs Kateřina Šebková & Linroy Christian for their continued work & commitment at their ninth meeting (10-11 June).

The outcome of the first #MinamataConvention evaluation will be considered at #MinamataCOP7 in 2027.

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

Next week: #MinamataOnline on "Upcoming deadlines and events in preparation for #MinamataCOP7"

Opening remarks by Marie-Claire Lhenry, President of COP-7 (France), and Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz.

🗓️ Tuesday 16 June (13h00-14h00 CEST)
➡️ https://t.co/qnE1tASAAT

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

On #WorldOceansDay, to #reimagine our relationship with the ocean is to move from isolated efforts to aligned action.

Learn more about #mercury releases, their impact on ocean health & how we can work together: https://t.co/QhMKF5ZQvS

[Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA]

In our June newsletter, we highlight the Secretariat participation in the #GEFAssembly2026 & #GEFcouncil71, our #MinamataOnline session in preparation for #MinamataCOP7, & meetings on environmental financing & #mercury trafficking cooperation.

Read now: https://t.co/2ROcxWoLkR

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

With $3.9B pledged to #GEF9, partners and leaders are already looking ahead.

Watch the statement by @MonikaStankiew3, Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataMEA 👇

Learn more: https://t.co/O9o6afvavC

#GEF9replenishment #GEFassembly2026