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The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury. Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.

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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · Dec 3

The #MinamataConvention is a @unep.bsky.social global treaty that aims to protect human #health & #environment from the harmful effects of #mercury.

Since 16 August 2017, Parties have been working together to tackle this urgent issue & #MakeMercuryHistory.

More information: minamataconvention.org

How mercury can enter our bodies (minamataconvention.org)

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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 16h

At a workshop on accelerating the #KMGBF implementation, Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz:

"Implementing the #MinamataConvention will get as far in protecting #biodiversity".

More: minamataconvention.org/en/news/asia...

with @unep.org @undp.org @fao.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @thegef.bsky.social

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 2d

Next week 🔜 Save the date for online events ahead of #MinamataCOP6

They will take place from 13 to 17 October, with each session lasting 60 minutes, conducted using #Webex & broadcasted on #YouTubeLive.

Full calendar & register now: bit.ly/OnlineEvents...

@unep.org #MakeMercuryHistory

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 6d

Big thanks to @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org for organizing the briefing on #MinamataCOP6.

It provided updates on the preparations, including logistical arrangements & programme of events.

📍 Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...

📺 Watch video recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ciae...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

"Protecting human health and the environment from the harmful effects of mercury is a journey that demands vision, cooperation and sustained commitment."

Thank you for joining the briefing in preparation for the upcoming #MinamataCOP6!

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

In closing, Océane Dayer of #Switzerland underscores that #MinamataCOP6 is an opportunity to strengthen synergies & build bridges with chemicals & waste cluster and other instruments such as #ISPCWP, as leveraging these connections can increase effectiveness of collective action.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Against the framework of @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership's 20th anniversary, Thomas Verbaere shares information about current efforts to raise awareness on links between mercury & cross-cutting issues & upcoming events to be held as part and in the margins of #MinamataCOP6.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Alexyss McClellan-Ufugusuku of @chemwasteyouth.bsky.social shares engagements of the constituency to support the formalization of #youth engagement in UN processes & shares activities at #MinamataCOP6, including a youth forum on 2 November 2025 & the launch of a Mercury Youth Task Force.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Michael Bender shares Zero #Mercury Working Group’s views ahead of #MinamataCOP6, including support for Gabon’s CRP on Art. 4, action on skin-lightening products, stronger health protection from mercury compounds, intersessional expert groups & better data harmonization.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Richard Gutierrez of @minamataconvention.bsky.social presents other #MinamataCOP6: pre-COP6 online events, knowledge labs & special events - which bring voices from experts & actors to add context to substantive issues. He also reminds all of 2nd Full National Report are due by 31 December 2025.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Brenda Koekkoek of @minamataconvention.bsky.social dives deep into key substantive agenda items at #MinamataCOP6, underscoring important achievements of Minamata parties such as 86% of national reporting. Other topics include supply & trade, mercury-added products & processes, #ASGM & waste.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Anna Garcia Sans of @minamataconvention.bsky.social presents the organization of work at #MinamataCOP6 detailing information on:

🔹 Tentative schedule
🔹 Registration & credentials
🔹 Where to access documents & webcast

▶️ minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Monika Stankiewicz, Exec Sec of @minamataconvention.bsky.social, shares updates on Convention's work & progress, highlighting steady growth of Parties, key progress through @thegef.bsky.social support & calls on Parties to continue work to protect human & planetary heath from #mercury. #MinamataCOP6

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

Providing opening remarks, #MinamataCOP6 President Osvaldo Álvarez underscores the agenda for the upcoming meeting is a golden opportunity to connect the dots among outstanding issues such as:

🔸 #ASGM
🔸 Trade in mercury-added products
🔸 Unintentional releases

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 6d

#Live now!

#MinamataCOP6 will take place from 3 to 7 November 2025 in #GENeva. Join COP6 President, the @minamataconvention.bsky.social Secretariat, Member States & stakeholders for updates on preparations.

▶️ tiny.cc/GEN2Oct25
📽️ youtu.be/Ciae72RkzuQ

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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 8d

2nd round of applications to the Global Framework on Chemicals Fund (open from 30 September to 15 December 2025)

The @unep.org #GFC prioritizes proposals that target institutional capacities, high-impact sectors & positive impacts for people & environment.

Apply now: www.unep.org/global-frame...

Applying for funding

UNEP is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more.

www.unep.org

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 8d

On 23 and 24 September, the Asia-Pacific regional preparatory meeting for #MinamataCOP6 was held at the ESCAP headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

📊 Secretariat presentations: minamataconvention.org/en/events/re...

📸 Photos of the meeting: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvdXe

(with @unep.org)

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 13d

The 6th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to @minamataconvention.bsky.social will take place in #GENeva from 3-7 November 2025.

This briefing will share updates on preparations for #MinamataCOP6 & stakeholder perspectives on the process.

📆 2 October, 13:00 CEST
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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 16d

The Secretariat participated in the 15th meeting of InforMEA Initiative Steering Committee last week.

Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz: "Collaboration is essential to our digital strategy & we expect Parties to reinforce their commitment at #MinamataCOP6".

Read: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 19d

The Eastern European States regional preparatory meeting for #MinamataCOP6 took place this week in Geneva.

📊 Secretariat presentations: minamataconvention.org/en/events/re...

📷 Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCutJ2

📑 COP-6 documents: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...

#MakeMercuryHistory @unep.org

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Zoï Environment Network @zoinet.org · 22d

How do the #MinamataConvention and the #EscazuAgreement connect to protect people and the environment from #MercuryPollution in Latin America and the Caribbean?

🌱 Discover the linkages in the new @minamataconvention.bsky.social fact sheet: zoinet.org/product/mina...

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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 22d

This #WorldOzoneDay we highlight that, every year, 2000 tonnes of #mercury are emitted into the atmosphere.

#MinamataConvention Parties are working together to control and reduce these emissions.

Learn more with our fact sheet on emissions: bit.ly/EmissionsFac...

@unep.org @unepozone.bsky.social

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Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · 26d

On International Day of #SouthSouthCooperation, we spotlight our Specific International Programme (SIP).

Since 2018, the SIP has supported 34 projects in 31 developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition to tackle #mercury pollution.

Learn more: bit.ly/SIPdashboardMC

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · Sep 7

99% of people breathe unsafe air. One source of this pollution, #mercury emissions, is tackled by #MinamataConvention by promoting BAT/BEP in industry & mercury-free practices in artisanal & small-scale gold mining (#ASGM).

On #CleanAirDay, learn more: bit.ly/mercury-emissions
(with @unep.org)

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · Sep 5

We concluded the 1st regional preparatory meeting in Santiago on the road to #MinamataCOP6. Thanks to ECLAC, Chair Miriam Medel García, COP6 President Osvaldo Álvarez-Pérez, & all participants for their contributions.

📑 COP-6 documents: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...

Minamata Convention on Mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social · Sep 4

During the GRULAC regional #MinamataCOP6 preparatory meeting, the #MinamataConvention & #Escazú Agreement Secretariats launched:

📊 A fact sheet showcasing common areas to tackle #mercury pollution.

Read more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/mina...

@eclac.bsky.social @cepal.bsky.social @unep.org