Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, read our newsletter to learn more about the #MinamataConvention's work in advancing equality & the empowerment of women to #MakeMercuryHistory, including new publications & factsheets, Women's Caucus webinar on Tuesday 10 & more.
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On #WorldWildlifeDay, let's remember that nearly 6,000 tree species worldwide have medicinal or aromatic uses: protecting them from #mercury pollution also delivers co-benefits for biodiversity around the world.
Learn more about the linkages between mercury and #biodiversity: bit.ly/FactsheetBio...
With support from the GEF & implementation by @undp.org, a four-year project in Viet Nam is tackling hazardous chemicals in hospitals and industry—from safe disposal of mercury equipment to greener manufacturing. thegef.org/newsroom/fea... @minamataconvention.bsky.social @brsconventions.bsky.social
This week, experts from 16 countries convened in Panama to help #MakeMercuryHistory.
The @who.int, @unep.org, GMP & BRI organized workshops under the @thegef.bsky.social project "Eliminating Mercury Skin-Lightening Products".
Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/glob...
In our February newsletter, learn more about the eighth meeting of the Effectiveness Evaluation Group in Geneva, the intersessional work towards #MinamataCOP7, the ninth replenishment of the @thegef.bsky.social Trust Fund, a #MinamataCOP6 highlights video & more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/expert...
Taking stock of key outcomes of #MinamataCOP6, Brenda Koekkoek of @minamataconvention.bsky.social highlights decisions on mercury in products marked a landmark achievement to strengthen the Convention and shares #MinamataCOP7 will continue work on trade, #ASGM, digital strategy & more.
On 12 Feb @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org held the Chemicals & Waste Negotiations Briefing.
Recommendations on #MinamataConvention's effectiveness will "guide future action & reflect on progress & path ahead", said Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz.
Video: www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/chemi...
Last week, experts in Geneva advanced the first effectiveness evaluation of the #MinamataConvention, shaping the draft report on how effectively the treaty is working to #MakeMercuryHistory, an important contribution to #MinamataCOP7 in 2027.
Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/expe...
In opening, Monika Stankiewicz of @minamataconvention.bsky.social highlights successes from #MinamataCOP6:
🔷 Mandated work on transparency & certification in gold supply chains to cut #mercury
🔷 Global phase-out of dental amalgam
🔷 Broader participation incl. youth, Indigenous Peoples & women
#Live now!
2026 is another busy year for the #chemicals & #waste agenda. Join this briefing for a review of outcomes of recently concluded negotiations, an outlook on upcoming ones, and a follow-up on #UNEA resolutions.
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Including #WomenInScience is essential to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Their diverse perspectives strengthen fair, evidence-based solutions that fight #mercury pollution & protect human health & the environment.
Learn about the Convention's work to amplify inclusion of women and girls: bit.ly/MCwomengirls
2026 is set to be another busy year for the #chemicals & #waste agenda.
With key meetings & negotiations taking place this year, join the Chemicals & Waste Negotiations Briefing for updates.
🗓️ 12 February, 10:00 CET
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Let's celebrate today by highlighting a major co-benefit of healthy #biodiversity & ecosystems: protecting wetlands limits #mercury from entering aquatic food chains & helps #MakeMercuryHistory.
Mercury & biodiversity: bit.ly/FactsheetBiodiversity2025
#CelebratingWetlands
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Last year, #MinamataCOP6 marked a historic step forward to #MakeMercuryHistory.
As we build on this momentum in 2026, let's take a moment to watch the highlights and key statements from COP-6.
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— with @unep.org & @thegef.bsky.social
On #WorldCleanEnergyDay, learn how the Minamata Convention works to control industrial emissions and support Parties in reducing #MercuryPollution through best available techniques and best environmental practices.
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#MakeMercuryHistory
Pollution is a major driver of disease. Harmful chemicals travel far beyond where they are released, contaminating air, water & food systems and contributing to millions of premature deaths a year.
That’s why we must #BeatChemicalPollution at its source, using a #OneHealth approach: bit.ly/3Nxmjyl
Best wishes for 2026 and for working together to #MakeMercuryHistory.
As we enter the new year, the Secretariat thanks the 153 Parties to the #MinamataConvention for their continued commitment.
Learn more about our work through our series of infographics and fact sheets: bit.ly/MinamataFact...
With 76 Parties (over 50%) already across the line, we are approaching the finish of this national reporting cycle. Every report matters in strengthening collective progress under the #MinamataConvention.
Deadline: 31 December 2025
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In last newsletter of the year, #MinamataConvention Secretariat sends warm season's greetings. From Minamata's legacy in Japan to ongoing #mercury challenges like the Amazon, 2026 calls for renewed resolve to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Read: www.linkedin.com/pulse/final-...
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Thanks to the efforts of 47 Parties (31%) that already submitted their national reports, strong momentum is building as we enter the final stretch.
Every report counts in shaping a solid global picture of the #MinamataConvention implementation.
Deadline: 31 December 2025
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The colour of the year is Cloud Dancer, but nature has its own timeless palette.
From ocean blue to coral pink, these colours sustain life, yet many are critically at risk.
Protecting nature means protecting every colour #ForPeopleForPlanet.
The last planetGOLD newsletter of 2025 is out!
Find rich stories from field activities, a comprehensive new analysis of the programme, a recap of our interventions at the COP-6 meeting of the @minamataconvention.bsky.social & more 👇
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The GEF has approved $372M for 36 programs and projects across 59 countries—advancing action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution as the partnership prepares for the next investment cycle.
Read more: thegef.org/newsroom/pre...
#GEFCouncil70
Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz participated in the MEAs Executive Secretaries session of #GEFCouncil70, where she underscored the #GEF9 key role in supporting countries to meet their #MinamataConvention obligations & advance its 2030 targets.
More about the meeting: www.thegef.org/events/70th-...
Today @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org hosted a Science-Policy Fair where #MinamataConvention's Brenda Koekkoek underlined the need for the Convention to move towards interconnected science-policy thinking to address mercury challenges.
Learn more: www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/stren...
In a fireside chat, experts highly engaged in #SPIs will share experiences, reflections, and lessons learned on how governments and stakeholders can better engage in #SciencePolicy Interfaces moving forward.
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#Live now!
The International Environment House opens its doors for a full day of collaboration and sharing on strengthening effective and actionable interlinkages between science & policy.
#SciencePolicyForPlanetaryCrisis
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The GEF Council, representing 186 countries, allocated $291 million from the GEF Trust Fund for 30 high-impact initiatives addressing illegal fishing, island economies, pollution, farmland regeneration, and policy alignment.
Read the story: thegef.org/newsroom/new...
#GEFCouncil70
Day 2 of #GEFcouncil70 continues with a Conventions Executive Secretaries Panel highlighting the importance of national-level coordination, both across ministries and with @thegef.bsky.social
At #GEFcouncil70, @minamataconvention.bsky.social Exec Secretary Monika Stankiewicz stresses GEF-9 as decisive for complying with the Convention's 2030 targets, calls for mainstreaming mercury across integrated programming & reframing chemicals action as a driver of co-benefits. @thegef.bsky.social
