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IISD coverage on COP-4.2
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), through its Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB), covers the online segment of COP-4.2 from 21 to 25 March.
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Second segment of the Minamata Convention COP-4 (21-25 March): Here is what to expect
The second segment of the fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-4.2) will take place in person in Bali, Indonesia,
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Pre-COP4 online side event on the Specific International Programme
Read the IISD-ENB coverage on the online side event "Achievements and impacts of five projects from around the world" and watch the full video recording.
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Curtain raiser video for the second segment of COP-4
One month to go: the in-person segment of COP-4 starts 21 March in Bali, Indonesia. Watch now the curtain raiser video.
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Minamata COP-4: Information for participants for the in-person segment in Bali, Indonesia
Learn about logistical and other general information about the meeting’s arrangements: health and safety protocols, meeting venue, accreditation, visa requirements, accommodation and transportation
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