Minamata Convention on Mercury
@minamataconvention.bsky.social
The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
At #UNEA7 on 9 December, the side event @thegef.bsky.social-MEA Exchange on Financing: From Synergies to Solutions" explored how the forthcoming #GEF9 replenishment can strengthen integrated action across #MEAs.
Read more & watch the event: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Read more & watch the event: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
December 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
At #UNEA7 on 9 December, the side event @thegef.bsky.social-MEA Exchange on Financing: From Synergies to Solutions" explored how the forthcoming #GEF9 replenishment can strengthen integrated action across #MEAs.
Read more & watch the event: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Read more & watch the event: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Learn about the issue of #mercury in skin-lightening products in this factsheet (with @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership).
It shows the need for the #MinamataConvention's implementation through regulation, enforcement & awareness-raising.
Check it here: minamataconvention.org/en/resources...
It shows the need for the #MinamataConvention's implementation through regulation, enforcement & awareness-raising.
Check it here: minamataconvention.org/en/resources...
December 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Learn about the issue of #mercury in skin-lightening products in this factsheet (with @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership).
It shows the need for the #MinamataConvention's implementation through regulation, enforcement & awareness-raising.
Check it here: minamataconvention.org/en/resources...
It shows the need for the #MinamataConvention's implementation through regulation, enforcement & awareness-raising.
Check it here: minamataconvention.org/en/resources...
Read (& watch) the remarks by Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the MEAs Dialogue 2: Keeping the Promise during #UNEA7: minamataconvention.org/en/news/rema...
"We look forward to celebrating our 10-year anniversary in 2027 & invite all to celebrate the achievements of our Convention at #UNEA8".
"We look forward to celebrating our 10-year anniversary in 2027 & invite all to celebrate the achievements of our Convention at #UNEA8".
December 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Read (& watch) the remarks by Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the MEAs Dialogue 2: Keeping the Promise during #UNEA7: minamataconvention.org/en/news/rema...
"We look forward to celebrating our 10-year anniversary in 2027 & invite all to celebrate the achievements of our Convention at #UNEA8".
"We look forward to celebrating our 10-year anniversary in 2027 & invite all to celebrate the achievements of our Convention at #UNEA8".
At #UNEA7 on Tuesday, a side event on "Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration & impact for MEAs" discussed how artificial intelligence can strengthen cooperation, information accessibility & implementation across @unep.org agreements.
Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
December 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
At #UNEA7 on Tuesday, a side event on "Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration & impact for MEAs" discussed how artificial intelligence can strengthen cooperation, information accessibility & implementation across @unep.org agreements.
Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
On Monday, #UNEA-7 President Abdullah Bin Ali Al-Amri & @unep.org Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Mrema officially opened the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (#MEA) Pavilion.
At UNEA “we can see where MEAs come together”, said Mrema. Read more here: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
At UNEA “we can see where MEAs come together”, said Mrema. Read more here: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
December 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On Monday, #UNEA-7 President Abdullah Bin Ali Al-Amri & @unep.org Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Mrema officially opened the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (#MEA) Pavilion.
At UNEA “we can see where MEAs come together”, said Mrema. Read more here: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
At UNEA “we can see where MEAs come together”, said Mrema. Read more here: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
At #UNEA7 side event "Synergies in the Chemicals & Waste Cluster: The Role of Emerging & Established Instruments" Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz emphasized: "Fragmented narratives offer no benefit, while unity strengthens our impact".
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
At #UNEA7 side event "Synergies in the Chemicals & Waste Cluster: The Role of Emerging & Established Instruments" Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz emphasized: "Fragmented narratives offer no benefit, while unity strengthens our impact".
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...
At #UNEA7, 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 11:58 AM
At #UNEA7, 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...
#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
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...
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
The week of #MinamataCOP6 featured several special events, including science-policy links, effective implementation, insights from @planetgold.org, the launch of Women’s Caucus, mercury in cosmetics, film screenings & more.
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The week of #MinamataCOP6 featured several special events, including science-policy links, effective implementation, insights from @planetgold.org, the launch of Women’s Caucus, mercury in cosmetics, film screenings & more.
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
Fifth and last day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Fifth and last day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Today: #MinamataCOP6 special event: Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals, where policy meets art
Organized by @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership, this public event includes the film "Timpi Tampa" at the @gvagrad.bsky.social (18h15-20h25 CET).
Learn more: www.unep.org/globalmercur...
Organized by @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership, this public event includes the film "Timpi Tampa" at the @gvagrad.bsky.social (18h15-20h25 CET).
Learn more: www.unep.org/globalmercur...
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today: #MinamataCOP6 special event: Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals, where policy meets art
Organized by @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership, this public event includes the film "Timpi Tampa" at the @gvagrad.bsky.social (18h15-20h25 CET).
Learn more: www.unep.org/globalmercur...
Organized by @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership, this public event includes the film "Timpi Tampa" at the @gvagrad.bsky.social (18h15-20h25 CET).
Learn more: www.unep.org/globalmercur...
Fourth day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org)
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org)
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Fourth day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org)
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org)
Third day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org)
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org)
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Third day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org)
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org-ENB & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org)
Second day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org @iisd.org, etc)
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org @iisd.org, etc)
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Second day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org @iisd.org, etc)
Stay updated for the schedule, special events, knowledge labs, live blog, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
(with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social @planetgold.org @iisd.org, etc)
Participants from governments, intergovernmental organizations, UN bodies, civil society, Indigenous Peoples & youth gather at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva to strengthen global action on mercury pollution.
➡️ Read the press release: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...
with @unep.org @bafu.admin.ch
➡️ Read the press release: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...
with @unep.org @bafu.admin.ch
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Participants from governments, intergovernmental organizations, UN bodies, civil society, Indigenous Peoples & youth gather at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva to strengthen global action on mercury pollution.
➡️ Read the press release: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...
with @unep.org @bafu.admin.ch
➡️ Read the press release: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...
with @unep.org @bafu.admin.ch