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22 May 2023

New study reveals mercury pollution’s ripple effects on biodiversity, fisheries and local communities

On the occasion of the 2023 International Day for Biodiversity, a new study sheds light on the profound socio-economic consequences of mercury pollution on biodiversity, fisheries and livelihoods.

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/68

| 22 May 2023

Invitation to the Latin America and the Caribbean regional preparatory meeting for the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, 5-6 October 2023, Brasilia, Brazil

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/67

| 22 May 2023

Invitation to the Eastern European States regional preparatory meeting for the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, 18-19 September 2023, Yerevan, Armenia

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/66

| 22 May 2023

Invitation to the Africa regional preparatory meeting for the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, 12-13 September 2023, Nairobi, Kenya

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/65

| 22 May 2023

Invitation to the Asia and the Pacific regional preparatory meeting for the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, 5-6 September 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

External News

14 May 2023

Key facts on the interlinkages between biodiversity and mercury pollution

Pollution from chemicals and wastes is a key driver of biodiversity loss, according to the 2021 exploratory study on biodiversity interlinkages by the secretariats of BRS and Minamata conventions.

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/60

| 05 May 2023

For observers: Invitation to the fifth meeting of the Conference of Parties of the Minamata Convention on Mercury (30 October to 3 November 2023), Geneva, Switzerland

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/58

| 29 Apr 2023

For delegates: Invitation to the fifth meeting of the Conference of Parties of the Minamata Convention on Mercury (30 October to 3 November 2023), Geneva, Switzerland

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/55

| 27 Apr 2023

Proposal by Botswana and Burkina Faso, on behalf of the Africa region, to amend Part I and Part II of Annex A to the Minamata Convention on Mercury on dental amalgam to be considered by the Conference of the Parties at its fifth meeting

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/54

| 27 Apr 2023

Proposal by Botswana and Burkina Faso, on behalf of the Africa region, to amend Part I of Annex A to the Minamata Convention on Mercury to eliminate fluorescent lighting to be considered by the Conference of the Parties at its fifth meeting

From the Executive Secretary

MC/COP5/2023/53

| 27 Apr 2023

Proposal by Botswana and Burkina Faso, on behalf of the Africa region, to amend Part I and Part II of Annex A to the Minamata Convention on Mercury on cosmetics to be considered by the Conference of the Parties at its fifth meeting

News

20 Apr 2023

Winners announced: Make Mercury History Photo Contest 2022

On the occasion of Earth Day, the three winners have been revealed, recognizing their compelling images about mercury pollution, the environment, and the people working towards eliminating mercury.