Global Treaty on Mercury Pollution Gets Boost from United States

Global Treaty on Mercury Pollution Gets Boost from United States

UNEP's Achim Steiner Welcomes First Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury.   Read more
WHO Executive Board adopts resolution on mercury

WHO Executive Board adopts resolution on mercury

The Executive Board of the World Health Organization adopted on Thursday, 23 January 2014 a resolution pertaining to "Public health impacts of exposure to mercury and mercury compounds: the role of WHO and ministries of public health in the implementation of the Minamata Convention".   Read more
Minamata Convention Interim Secretariat participates in joint GEF retreat

Minamata Convention Interim Secretariat participates in joint GEF retreat

On Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January 2014, the Minamata Convention Interim Secretariat participated in a retreat with the GEF and GEF STAP (Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel) Secretariats in Glion, Switzerland.   Read more