On #ZeroWasteDay, let’s remember that minimizing #waste reduces #pollution. When #mercury-containing waste is not well managed, it can release mercury into air, soil, and water. Promoting reuse, recycling & sound waste management helps #MakeMercuryHistory. Learn more: bit.ly/FactsheetMer...

Yesterday was #WorldOceansDay, reminding us that #mercury releases pose risks to aquatic ecosystems & water resources. #MinamataConvention Parties work in reducing mercury pollution, protecting #environment & communities that rely on safe water & fisheries. Learn more: bit.ly/MCmercuryreleases25

Discriminatory beauty standards continue to drive the use of mercury in skin-lightening products, posing serious risks to health and releasing toxic pollution into the environment. Through @minamataconvention.bsky.social countries are taking action to phase them out & #FightRacism: bit.ly/3NaXMQd

À l’approche de la #JournéeDeLaLangueFrançaise, nous vous invitons à consulter le site web de la Convention de Minamata en français et à découvrir nos ressources. Feuille de route pour renforcer les avantages mutuels: minamataconvention.org/fr/resources...

This weekend is #ForestDay: forest ecosystems help retain #mercury & limit its movement into surrounding soils & water. #MinamataConvention Parties are working to reduce mercury use & releases, including #ASGM, tackling forest contamination. Learn more: bit.ly/FactsheetBio...

On occasion of #WorldOralHealthDay, the #MinamataConvention Secretariat will join a @who.int webinar on 19 March (13h00-14h30 CET). "Launch of WHO guideline on environmentally friendly & less invasive oral health care for preventing & managing dental caries". Register: www.who.int/news-room/ev...

Join us tomorrow (10 March, 13:00 CET) for the webinar "Women, mercury and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (#ASGM): Reflecting on the outcomes of #MinamataCOP6", hosted by the Women’s Caucus of the #MinamataConvention. Register now: women4biodiversity-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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. 📃 www.linkedin.com/pulse/intern...

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. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN12Feb26 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=Cna4yTmc6WQ

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 ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN12Feb26 @brsconventions.bsky.social @minamataconvention.bsky.social

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 @unep.org @ramsar.org

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. 📺 youtu.be/aWmbI8qLrAw — 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. 👉 bit.ly/EmissionsFac... #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 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt... with @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social

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-... @unep.org @thegef.bsky.social

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 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt...

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 👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/4oXSt37 📮 Subscribe: bit.ly/pGEmailList

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. ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN17Dec25 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=cuDf...

#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 ▶ tiny.cc/GEN17Dec25 📽 youtube.com/watch?v=cuDf...

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

At #UNEA7 closing plenary, UNEP ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social welcomed adoption of new resolutions on climate, nature, and pollution & urged countries to move faster from agreement to action. “UNEA is special,” she said, pointing to what cooperation can achieve. Full remarks: bit.ly/4pB18dd

The #MinamataConvention Secretariat was happy to engage in an informal discussion with the Children and Youth Major Group to @unep.org & learn about their initiatives, including the Global Youth Declaration. Learn more about the Convention & youth engagement: minamataconvention.org/en/topics/yo...

At #UNEA7 side event "Bridging Science and Policy" Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz & @unep.org Exec Director @ingerandersen.bsky.social talked about the ISP-CWP role to "help us understand better" how to address chemicals, waste & pollution. Read & watch: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

#MinamataConvention's Richard Gutierrez participated in #UNEA7 side event "Integrated Actions for a Resilient Planet: ACP-MEAs III Achievements & Pathways Forward" that showcased the @ec.europa.eu, OACPS, @unep.org & @fao.org partnership. Read & watch here: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

At #UNEA7 side event "Atmospheric monitoring of substances under #MEAs: opportunities for synergistic action", #MinamataConvention Brenda Koekkoek & Eisaku Toda underscored its importance for the effectiveness evaluation at #MinamataCOP7. Read more & video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

Join online the #UNEA7 Side Event Thursday, 11 December (18h15-19h45 EAT) @thegef.bsky.social State of Play and Next Cycle – Opportunities for Developing Countries, LDCs, and SIDS Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/3l8l_Au... #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

A sustainable future depends on choices made today. #GEO7, the most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken, outlines the five transformations needed to protect nature, strengthen societies, and build a healthier planet. Find out more: https://ow.ly/pSkL50XHkG2

Join online the #UNEA7 Side Event Thursday, 11 December (16h45-18h30 EAT) Associated event: Bridging Science and Policy: Strengthening Resilience to Tackle the Environmental Crisis Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/Z2ianyg... #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

At #UNEA7 on 9 December, the side event @thegef.bsky.social-MEA Exchange on Financing: From Synergies to Solutions" explored how the forthcoming #GEF9 replenishment can strengthen integrated action across #MEAs. Read more & watch the event: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

Join online the #UNEA7 Side Event Thursday, 11 December (16h00-17h15 EAT) Integrated Actions for a Resilient Planet: ACP-MEAs III Achievements and Pathways Forward Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/2DnfmCw... #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

Learn about the issue of #mercury in skin-lightening products in this factsheet (with @unep.org Global Mercury Partnership). It shows the need for the #MinamataConvention's implementation through regulation, enforcement & awareness-raising. Check it here: minamataconvention.org/en/resources...

Join the online the #UNEA7 Side Event Thursday, 11 December (14h30-15h45 EAT) Atmospheric monitoring of substances under Multilateral Environmental Agreements: Opportunities for synergistic action Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/UboLCTs... #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

It was a pleasure meeting with Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, at #UNEA7 and discussing #MinamataCOP6 outcomes and convergence with CBD processes. The Roadmap for enhancing co-benefits from the implementation of @minamataconvention.bsky.social & #KMGBF illustrates #MEAs synergy in motion.