"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.

"#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

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.

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

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

As regional meetings wrap up in the morning, around the venue, various delegations take group photos on the last day of #MinamataCOP6.

Plenary has resumed its morning session at #MinamataCOP6 as they are expected to tackle:

🟡 Cosmetics
🟡 Amendment to Annex A
🟡 Extension of exemptions

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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