Minamata Convention on Mercury
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The Secretariat of the #MinamataConvention on #Mercury.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
Together, we can #MakeMercuryHistory.
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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
Since 16 August 2017, Parties have been working together to tackle this urgent issue & #MakeMercuryHistory.
More information: minamataconvention.org
“We've just finished COP-6 with great outcomes that will advance the work to eliminate mercury everywhere in the world“.
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
#MinamataCOP6: Monika Stankiewicz
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November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“We've just finished COP-6 with great outcomes that will advance the work to eliminate mercury everywhere in the world“.
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
Watch Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz’s message at #MinamataCOP6: www.youtube.com/shorts/SEvst...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
At #MinamataCOP6, Parties adopted 22 key decisions to tackle toxic mercury:
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
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Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
At #MinamataCOP6, Parties adopted 22 key decisions to tackle toxic mercury:
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Relive the highlights of the meeting, explore our newsroom & live blog, revisit special events & knowledge labs, view our photo albums, and read the IISD-ENB coverage.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
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✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
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November 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 10-16 Nov?
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
✅ Int'l Geneva @ #COP30
✅ Countdown to #WAAW2025
✅ #UN80 Reforms
✅ #MinamataCOP6 Outcomes
✅ Championing for Earth
✅ Upcoming Events
✅ #GreenAutumn
✅ & more
Check events, #jobs & suggestions ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN10-16Nov25
Last week, #MinamataCOP6 established a global phaseout of dental amalgam by 2034.
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Last week, #MinamataCOP6 established a global phaseout of dental amalgam by 2034.
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz celebrated the outcomes as “a new chapter in the mercury history book", the power of multilateral cooperation to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Today's press conference: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
21 decisions, including end use of dental amalgam by 2034.
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
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#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
21 decisions, including end use of dental amalgam by 2034.
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
@unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
#MinamataCOP6 opens "another chapter of the mercury history book" (Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz) & leaves "mercury a little further behind" (COP-6 President Osvaldo Álvarez).
Read more: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6...
@unep.org @thegef.bsky.social
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Agreement on the long-sought phaseout of dental amalgam drew a standing ovation at #MinamataCOP6
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
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#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Agreement on the long-sought phaseout of dental amalgam drew a standing ovation at #MinamataCOP6
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
In total, delegates adopted two decisions on product phaseout exemption extensions, plus seven more on a range of issues
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#mercury @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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"Whether you joined a small group or got swept up in plenary surprises, you made history. You helped ensure @minamataconvention.bsky.social remains more inclusive & dynamic than ever."
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Whether you joined a small group or got swept up in plenary surprises, you made history. You helped ensure @minamataconvention.bsky.social remains more inclusive & dynamic than ever."
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
President Osvaldo Álvarez stresses #MinamataCOP6 highlighted that every voice matters & every minute counts.
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"#Mercury pollution is a scourge, but your work here & at home is a bright spot on this earth & shows the promise of multilateralism when it's most needed."
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"#Mercury pollution is a scourge, but your work here & at home is a bright spot on this earth & shows the promise of multilateralism when it's most needed."
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
ES Monika Stankiewicz thanks all those who made #MinamataCOP6 possible & paved the way to #MakeMercuryHistory. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
"The @thegef.bsky.social takes its role in the financial mechanism of the #MinamataConvention very seriously in supporting obligations of Parties".
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
#MinamataCOP6: Anil Sookdeo
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November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"The @thegef.bsky.social takes its role in the financial mechanism of the #MinamataConvention very seriously in supporting obligations of Parties".
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
Watch GEF Senior Environment Specialist Anil Sookdeo's message at #MinamataCOP6: youtube.com/shorts/beYVZ...
More about COP-6: bit.ly/MinamataCOP6
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At #MinamataCOP6 delegates elect Marie-Claire Lhenry, #France, as President of #MinamataCOP7. #MakeMercuryHistory @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates elect Marie-Claire Lhenry, #France, as President of #MinamataCOP7. #MakeMercuryHistory @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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In closing, @brsconventions.bsky.social Executive Secretary Rolph Payet highlights how the work on #MercuryWaste is another example of cooperation between the BRS Conventions, @unep.org, GMP & @minamataconvention.bsky.social advancing sound management and ensuring harmonization across efforts.
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In closing, @brsconventions.bsky.social Executive Secretary Rolph Payet highlights how the work on #MercuryWaste is another example of cooperation between the BRS Conventions, @unep.org, GMP & @minamataconvention.bsky.social advancing sound management and ensuring harmonization across efforts.
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Francesca Cenni provides an outlook of mercury waste management activities undertaken under the #BaselConvention & in collaboration with @minamataconvention.bsky.social, highlighting:
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Francesca Cenni provides an outlook of mercury waste management activities undertaken under the #BaselConvention & in collaboration with @minamataconvention.bsky.social, highlighting:
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
🟡 National reporting dashboard to monitor transboundary movement of mercury waste
🟡 Technical guidelines on ESM
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The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury Wastes Management in countries" presenting recent tools and projects on environmentally sound disposal of mercury-containing waste under both the @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @brsconventions.bsky.social.
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury Wastes Management in countries" presenting recent tools and projects on environmentally sound disposal of mercury-containing waste under both the @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @brsconventions.bsky.social.
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Panelists demonstrated how both rigorous data-driven solutions, particularly through the use of multiple mercury emission calculation methods, when integrated with meaningful stakeholder engagement and participation will be to reduce mercury emissions in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Panelists demonstrated how both rigorous data-driven solutions, particularly through the use of multiple mercury emission calculation methods, when integrated with meaningful stakeholder engagement and participation will be to reduce mercury emissions in #ASGM. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
The week of #MinamataCOP6 featured several special events, including science-policy links, effective implementation, insights from @planetgold.org, the launch of Women’s Caucus, mercury in cosmetics, film screenings & more.
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The week of #MinamataCOP6 featured several special events, including science-policy links, effective implementation, insights from @planetgold.org, the launch of Women’s Caucus, mercury in cosmetics, film screenings & more.
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
Read more in our live blog: minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/...
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The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury reduction in artisanal gold mining using local knowledge and practical strategies - from data to action", exploring strategies to eliminate mercury use in ASGM through stakeholder engagement.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The GEN is at the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury reduction in artisanal gold mining using local knowledge and practical strategies - from data to action", exploring strategies to eliminate mercury use in ASGM through stakeholder engagement.
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At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopt, w/ standing ovation, decision to phase out #dentalamalgam by 2034, and add more phasedown measures for dental amalgam to Convention Annex A. #MakeMercuryHistory
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopt, w/ standing ovation, decision to phase out #dentalamalgam by 2034, and add more phasedown measures for dental amalgam to Convention Annex A. #MakeMercuryHistory
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As regional meetings wrap up in the morning, around the venue, various delegations take group photos on the last day of #MinamataCOP6.
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
As regional meetings wrap up in the morning, around the venue, various delegations take group photos on the last day of #MinamataCOP6.
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Plenary has resumed its morning session at #MinamataCOP6 as they are expected to tackle:
🟡 Cosmetics
🟡 Amendment to Annex A
🟡 Extension of exemptions
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjAz...
🟡 Cosmetics
🟡 Amendment to Annex A
🟡 Extension of exemptions
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjAz...
#MinamataCOP6: Morning Plenary B (7 November 2025)
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November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Plenary has resumed its morning session at #MinamataCOP6 as they are expected to tackle:
🟡 Cosmetics
🟡 Amendment to Annex A
🟡 Extension of exemptions
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjAz...
🟡 Cosmetics
🟡 Amendment to Annex A
🟡 Extension of exemptions
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjAz...
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This week the planetGOLD programme was honored to share lessons and reflections at a #MinamataCOP6 special event sponsored by the Global Environment Facility on November 4.
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
The planetGOLD Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead | planetGOLD
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November 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This week the planetGOLD programme was honored to share lessons and reflections at a #MinamataCOP6 special event sponsored by the Global Environment Facility on November 4.
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...
#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold
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At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopted six decisions on:
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
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• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
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November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopted six decisions on:
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
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During plenary this morning, a special recognition was given to co-chairs and facilitators of #MinamataCOP6 for their leadership, tireless commitment, professionalism and collaborative spirit. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
During plenary this morning, a special recognition was given to co-chairs and facilitators of #MinamataCOP6 for their leadership, tireless commitment, professionalism and collaborative spirit. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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It's Day 5⃣ and the last day of #MinamataCOP6!
Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
It's Day 5⃣ and the last day of #MinamataCOP6!
Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Following six decisions adopted yesterday, the plenary will consider the remaining outcomes of contact groups & consultations, as well as the adoption of the remaining decisions. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Fifth and last day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
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Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Fifth and last day of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...
Stay updated for the schedule, knowledge labs, live blog, photo albums, coverage by @iisd.org & live streaming in all 6 UN languages.
Read our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/minama...