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.

Read (& watch) the remarks by Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the MEAs Dialogue 2: Keeping the Promise during #UNEA7: minamataconvention.org/en/news/rema... "We look forward to celebrating our 10-year anniversary in 2027 & invite all to celebrate the achievements of our Convention at #UNEA8".

At #UNEA7 on Tuesday, a side event on "Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration & impact for MEAs" discussed how artificial intelligence can strengthen cooperation, information accessibility & implementation across @unep.org agreements. Learn more: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

On Monday, #UNEA-7 President Abdullah Bin Ali Al-Amri & @unep.org Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Mrema officially opened the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (#MEA) Pavilion. At UNEA “we can see where MEAs come together”, said Mrema. Read more here: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

Join online the #UNEA7 MEAs high level dialogue "Keeping the Promise" Boosting implementation of Sustainable Development Goals through the multilateral environmental agreements Learn more & watch the live recording: unep.org/environmenta... #MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event Tuesday, 9 December (17h30–18h45 EAT) Managing Environmental, Industrial and Social Risks of Critical Energy Transition Minerals Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Yi... #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

At #UNEA7 side event "Synergies in the Chemicals & Waste Cluster: The Role of Emerging & Established Instruments" Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz emphasized: "Fragmented narratives offer no benefit, while unity strengthens our impact". Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

At #UNEA7, yesterday MEAs joined forces for compliance & enforcement against illegal traffic. Exec Sec Monika Stankiewicz at the side event: "Synergies work best when we focus on concrete issues & take practical approaches". Read more & watch the video: minamataconvention.org/en/events/mi...

Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event Tuesday, 9 December (14h30–15h45 EAT) Leveraging AI for better cooperation, collaboration and impact for MEAs Watch it live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyK_... #MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

Join us, @unepozone.bsky.social, @brsconventions.bsky.social, @minamataconvention.bsky.social and the @wmo-global.bsky.social for a side event during #UNEA7 delving into atmospheric monitoring and exploring cooperation, cohabitation and co-financing of locations. #GlobalAction

The GEN is at the @minamataconvention.bsky.social briefing on the #MinamataCOP6 outcomes, where the Secretariat presented key outcomes for @unep.org colleagues on steps Parties have made to #MakeMercuryHistory.

Join now online the #UNEA7 Side Event Monday, 8 December (15h00–16h15 EAT) Joining Forces: How MEAs Drive Compliance and Enforcement Against Illegal Traffic Watch it live here: bit.ly/unea7mc01 #MEAs #UNEA #MakeMercuryHistory

#UNEA7 opens today, with 175+ countries advancing solutions for emerging environmental challenges. “We’re reminded that tackling the triple planetary crisis calls for connected, inclusive, science-based action,” said ES Monika Stankiewicz. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/unea7mc

Mercury enters soil through industrial wastewater, metal and chemical processing, and small-scale gold mining. Healthy soil supports biodiversity and food security. On #WorldSoilDay, learn how the Minamata Convention helps reduce #mercury pollution ➡️ bit.ly/MCmercuryrel...

Thanks to the 13 Parties that have submitted their reports and the 78 that have already started, momentum is strong as we enter the final stretch. Your report is vital to build a robust global picture of the Convention. Submit by 31 December 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/MCreportingt...

Regional groups were key to #MinamataCOP6 success. With support from Switzerland & Germany, preparatory meetings & negotiation training strengthened cooperation & helped Parties move forward together, showing multilateralism in action Relive COP6 highlights bit.ly/MinamataCOP6

Join us on 26 Nov | 13:00–14:30 CET for National Reporting Top-Up Session. The event will cover amended reporting questions, share COP-6 updates, and answer your questions on reporting and the Online Reporting Tool. 🔴 Livestreamed 🔗 Register: bit.ly/MO26NOV25

On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that empowering children and youth with knowledge is the first step toward meaningful global action. Explore mercury youth initiatives here ➡️ bit.ly/MinamataYouth

Join the First Nine to submit the 2nd Full National Report: Austria, Burundi, Comoros, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Mongolia, Sweden, Togo & Uganda. Start your submission today bit.ly/MCreportingt... and get it ready by 31 December 2025

New publication: Gender Mainstreaming in SIP Projects Case studies from Argentina, Armenia & the Republic of Moldova show how SIP-funded projects are integrating the needs of women and girls in mercury-related work. 🔗 bit.ly/genderinSIP

“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

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...

#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

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...

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

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