Information for Reporting under Article 21

The purpose of this document is to provide information to assist Parties in reporting under Article 21 of the Minamata Convention. It is available in 6 languages.

The Bahamas become the 117th Party to the Minamata Convention

On 12 February 2020, the Government of the Bahamas deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming the 117th Party to the Minamata Convention.

Guidance on contaminated sites available in 6 languages

The Conference of the Parties adopted this guidance at its third meeting and encouraged the parties to take it into account in identifying, assessing and managing sites contaminated by mercury.

Welcoming Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary - Monika Stankiewicz assumed her functions as the Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention on Me... Read more

Equatorial Guinea becomes the 116th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury - On 24 December 2019, the Government of Equatorial Guinea deposited its instrument of accession, ther... Read more

Applying for funding through the Special Programme - The fourth round of applications was launched on 29 November 2019 in the margins of Minamata Convent... Read more

Republic of Korea brings to 115 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention - On 22 November 2019, the Government of the Republic of Korea deposited its instrument of ratificatio... Read more

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