Minamata Convention on Mercury
@minamataconvention.bsky.social
The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
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The #MinamataConvention is a @unep.bsky.social global treaty that aims to protect human #health & #environment from the harmful effects of #mercury.
Since 16 August 2017, Parties have been working together to tackle this urgent issue & #MakeMercuryHistory.
More information: minamataconvention.org
Since 16 August 2017, Parties have been working together to tackle this urgent issue & #MakeMercuryHistory.
More information: minamataconvention.org
Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event
Tuesday, 9 December (14h30–15h45 EAT)
Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration and impact for MEAs
Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyK_...
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
Tuesday, 9 December (14h30–15h45 EAT)
Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration and impact for MEAs
Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyK_...
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration and impact for MEAs
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December 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event
Tuesday, 9 December (14h30–15h45 EAT)
Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration and impact for MEAs
Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyK_...
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
Tuesday, 9 December (14h30–15h45 EAT)
Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration and impact for MEAs
Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyK_...
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
At #UNEA8, yesterday MEAs joined forces for compliance & enforcement against illegal traffic.
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the side event: "Synergies work best when we focus on concrete issues & take practical approaches".
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the side event: "Synergies work best when we focus on concrete issues & take practical approaches".
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
December 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
At #UNEA8, yesterday MEAs joined forces for compliance & enforcement against illegal traffic.
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the side event: "Synergies work best when we focus on concrete issues & take practical approaches".
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the side event: "Synergies work best when we focus on concrete issues & take practical approaches".
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
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Join us, @unepozone.bsky.social, @brsconventions.bsky.social, @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @wmo-global.bsky.social for a side event during #UNEA7 delving into atmospheric monitoring and exploring cooperation, cohabitation and co-financing of locations.
#GlobalAction
#GlobalAction
December 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Join us, @unepozone.bsky.social, @brsconventions.bsky.social, @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @wmo-global.bsky.social for a side event during #UNEA7 delving into atmospheric monitoring and exploring cooperation, cohabitation and co-financing of locations.
#GlobalAction
#GlobalAction
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The GEN is at the @minamataconvention.bsky.social briefing on the #MinamataCOP6 outcomes, where the Secretariat presented key outcomes for @unep.org colleagues on steps Parties have made to #MakeMercuryHistory.
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The GEN is at the @minamataconvention.bsky.social briefing on the #MinamataCOP6 outcomes, where the Secretariat presented key outcomes for @unep.org colleagues on steps Parties have made to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event
Monday, 8 December (15h00–16h15 EAT)
Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic
Watch it live here: bit.ly/unea7mc01
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
Monday, 8 December (15h00–16h15 EAT)
Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic
Watch it live here: bit.ly/unea7mc01
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic
MEAs side event at UNEA-7
Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic
8 December 2025 at 3 p.m.
MEAs Side Event Tent
UNEP HQs - Nairobi, Kenya
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December 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event
Monday, 8 December (15h00–16h15 EAT)
Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic
Watch it live here: bit.ly/unea7mc01
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
Monday, 8 December (15h00–16h15 EAT)
Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic
Watch it live here: bit.ly/unea7mc01
#MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory
#UNEA7 opens today, with 175+ countries advancing solutions for emerging environmental challenges.
“We’re reminded that tackling the triple planetary crisis calls for connected, inclusive, science-based action,” said ES Monika Stankiewicz.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/unea7mc
“We’re reminded that tackling the triple planetary crisis calls for connected, inclusive, science-based action,” said ES Monika Stankiewicz.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/unea7mc
December 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
#UNEA7 opens today, with 175+ countries advancing solutions for emerging environmental challenges.
“We’re reminded that tackling the triple planetary crisis calls for connected, inclusive, science-based action,” said ES Monika Stankiewicz.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/unea7mc
“We’re reminded that tackling the triple planetary crisis calls for connected, inclusive, science-based action,” said ES Monika Stankiewicz.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/unea7mc
Mercury enters soil through industrial wastewater, metal and chemical processing, and small-scale gold mining. Healthy soil supports biodiversity and food security.
On #WorldSoilDay, learn how the Minamata Convention helps reduce #mercury pollution ➡️ bit.ly/MCmercuryrel...
On #WorldSoilDay, learn how the Minamata Convention helps reduce #mercury pollution ➡️ bit.ly/MCmercuryrel...
December 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Mercury enters soil through industrial wastewater, metal and chemical processing, and small-scale gold mining. Healthy soil supports biodiversity and food security.
On #WorldSoilDay, learn how the Minamata Convention helps reduce #mercury pollution ➡️ bit.ly/MCmercuryrel...
On #WorldSoilDay, learn how the Minamata Convention helps reduce #mercury pollution ➡️ bit.ly/MCmercuryrel...
Thanks to the 13 Parties that have submitted their reports and the 78 that have already started, momentum is strong as we enter the final stretch. Your report is vital to build a robust global picture of the Convention.
Submit by 31 December 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt...
Submit by 31 December 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt...
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Thanks to the 13 Parties that have submitted their reports and the 78 that have already started, momentum is strong as we enter the final stretch. Your report is vital to build a robust global picture of the Convention.
Submit by 31 December 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt...
Submit by 31 December 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt...
Regional groups were key to #MinamataCOP6 success. With support from Switzerland & Germany, preparatory meetings & negotiation training strengthened cooperation & helped Parties move forward together, showing multilateralism in action
Relive COP6 highlights bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Relive COP6 highlights bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Regional groups were key to #MinamataCOP6 success. With support from Switzerland & Germany, preparatory meetings & negotiation training strengthened cooperation & helped Parties move forward together, showing multilateralism in action
Relive COP6 highlights bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Relive COP6 highlights bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Join us on 26 Nov | 13:00–14:30 CET for National Reporting Top-Up Session. The event will cover amended reporting questions, share COP-6 updates, and answer your questions on reporting and the Online Reporting Tool.
🔴 Livestreamed
🔗 Register: bit.ly/MO26NOV25
🔴 Livestreamed
🔗 Register: bit.ly/MO26NOV25
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Join us on 26 Nov | 13:00–14:30 CET for National Reporting Top-Up Session. The event will cover amended reporting questions, share COP-6 updates, and answer your questions on reporting and the Online Reporting Tool.
🔴 Livestreamed
🔗 Register: bit.ly/MO26NOV25
🔴 Livestreamed
🔗 Register: bit.ly/MO26NOV25
On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that empowering children and youth with knowledge is the first step toward meaningful global action.
Explore mercury youth initiatives here ➡️
bit.ly/MinamataYouth
Explore mercury youth initiatives here ➡️
bit.ly/MinamataYouth
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that empowering children and youth with knowledge is the first step toward meaningful global action.
Explore mercury youth initiatives here ➡️
bit.ly/MinamataYouth
Explore mercury youth initiatives here ➡️
bit.ly/MinamataYouth
Join the First Nine to submit the 2nd Full National Report: Austria, Burundi, Comoros, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Mongolia, Sweden, Togo & Uganda.
Start your submission today bit.ly/MCreportingt... and get it ready by 31 December 2025
Start your submission today bit.ly/MCreportingt... and get it ready by 31 December 2025
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join the First Nine to submit the 2nd Full National Report: Austria, Burundi, Comoros, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Mongolia, Sweden, Togo & Uganda.
Start your submission today bit.ly/MCreportingt... and get it ready by 31 December 2025
Start your submission today bit.ly/MCreportingt... and get it ready by 31 December 2025
New publication: Gender Mainstreaming in SIP Projects
Case studies from Argentina, Armenia & the Republic of Moldova show how SIP-funded projects are integrating the needs of women and girls in mercury-related work.
🔗 bit.ly/genderinSIP
Case studies from Argentina, Armenia & the Republic of Moldova show how SIP-funded projects are integrating the needs of women and girls in mercury-related work.
🔗 bit.ly/genderinSIP
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
New publication: Gender Mainstreaming in SIP Projects
Case studies from Argentina, Armenia & the Republic of Moldova show how SIP-funded projects are integrating the needs of women and girls in mercury-related work.
🔗 bit.ly/genderinSIP
Case studies from Argentina, Armenia & the Republic of Moldova show how SIP-funded projects are integrating the needs of women and girls in mercury-related work.
🔗 bit.ly/genderinSIP
“We've just finished COP-6 with great outcomes that will advance the work to eliminate mercury everywhere in the world“.
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
#MinamataCOP6: Monika Stankiewicz
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November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“We've just finished COP-6 with great outcomes that will advance the work to eliminate mercury everywhere in the world“.
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
At #MinamataCOP6, Parties adopted 22 key decisions to tackle toxic mercury:
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
At #MinamataCOP6, Parties adopted 22 key decisions to tackle toxic mercury:
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
Last week, #MinamataCOP6 established a global phaseout of dental amalgam by 2034.
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Last week, #MinamataCOP6 established a global phaseout of dental amalgam by 2034.
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
21 decisions, including end use of dental amalgam by 2034.
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
@unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
@unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
21 decisions, including end use of dental amalgam by 2034.
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
@unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
@unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
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Agreement on the long-sought phaseout of dental amalgam drew a standing ovation at #MinamataCOP6
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Agreement on the long-sought phaseout of dental amalgam drew a standing ovation at #MinamataCOP6
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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"Whether you joined a small group or got swept up in plenary surprises, you made history. You helped ensure @minamataconvention.bsky.social remains more inclusive & dynamic than ever."
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Whether you joined a small group or got swept up in plenary surprises, you made history. You helped ensure @minamataconvention.bsky.social remains more inclusive & dynamic than ever."
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
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"#Mercury pollution is a scourge, but your work here & at home is a bright spot on this earth & shows the promise of multilateralism when it's most needed."
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"#Mercury pollution is a scourge, but your work here & at home is a bright spot on this earth & shows the promise of multilateralism when it's most needed."
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
"The @thegef.bsky.social takes its role in the financial mechanism of the #MinamataConvention very seriously in supporting obligations of Parties".
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
#MinamataCOP6: Anil Sookdeo
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November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"The @thegef.bsky.social takes its role in the financial mechanism of the #MinamataConvention very seriously in supporting obligations of Parties".
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
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At #MinamataCOP6 delegates elect Marie-Claire Lhenry, #France, as President of #MinamataCOP7. #MakeMercuryHistory @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates elect Marie-Claire Lhenry, #France, as President of #MinamataCOP7. #MakeMercuryHistory @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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In closing, @brsconventions.bsky.social Executive Secretary Rolph Payet highlights how the work on #MercuryWaste is another example of cooperation between the BRS Conventions, @unep.org, GMP & @minamataconvention.bsky.social advancing sound management and ensuring harmonization across efforts.
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In closing, @brsconventions.bsky.social Executive Secretary Rolph Payet highlights how the work on #MercuryWaste is another example of cooperation between the BRS Conventions, @unep.org, GMP & @minamataconvention.bsky.social advancing sound management and ensuring harmonization across efforts.
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Francesca Cenni provides an outlook of mercury waste management activities undertaken under the #BaselConvention & in collaboration with @minamataconvention.bsky.social, highlighting:
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Francesca Cenni provides an outlook of mercury waste management activities undertaken under the #BaselConvention & in collaboration with @minamataconvention.bsky.social, highlighting:
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM