Specific International Programme: Third Round of Applications Open until 18 March 2021

The Third Round of applications to the Specific International Programme opened on 15 December 2020. Please consult the application guidelines for the Third Round closely on how to prepare applications.

Italy brings to 127 the number of parties to the Minamata Convention

On 5 January, the Government of Italy deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 127th Party to the Minamata Convention and the first country to join in the new year 2021.

The 2020 deadline for mercury-added products

Parties shall not allow, by taking appropriate measures, the manufacture, import or export of mercury-added products listed in Part I of Annex A after 2020.

The Specific International Programme hosts webinar sessions on the Third Round of applications - The Minamata Secretariat hosted a webinar on the Third Round of applications to the Specific Interna... Read more

UNEP supports Asian countries to protect environment and the people from mercury - As part of the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to countries to ratify and... Read more

Global Mercury Partnership Advisory Group Meeting 11 - On 15 December, the Minamata Convention Secretariat took part in the eleventh meeting of the Global ... Read more

GEN Online Session: Chemicals and Waste Briefing - On 16 December, the Minamata Convention Secretariat participated in a Chemicals and Waste briefing o... Read more

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