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Call for proposals on side events (COP-4 Online Segment)
The Minamata Convention Secretariat launched on Monday, 13 September an open call for proposals for official side events to be organized during COP-4 on 1-5 November
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Reporting guidance and online reporting tool: Part II
The first full national report pursuant to Article 21 covers the reporting period 16 August 2017 to 31 December 2021.
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World marks anniversary of agreement against toxic mercury
In August 2017, one of the world’s most recent environmental accords came into force: The Minamata Convention on Mercury.
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Specific International Programme: Nine projects approved in the Third Round (2020-2021)
The Governing Board of the Specific International Programme met online from 9-13 August and approved nine projects for 2,2 million dollars. Please read the statement by the Co-Chairs, Mr.
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SAVE THE DATE: Minamata Online Season 2
In the run-up to the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-4), Minamata Online returns to support gov
About the Minamata Convention
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is the most recent global agreement on environment and health, adopted in 2013. It is named after the bay in Japan where, in the mid-20th century, mercury-tainted industrial wastewater poisoned thousands of people, leading to severe health damage that became known as the "Minamata disease."
Since it entered into force on 16 August 2017, Parties have been working together to control the mercury supply and trade, reduce the use, emission and release of mercury, raise public awareness, and build the necessary institutional capacity to #MakeMercuryHistory