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...
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.
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
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
Last month, Zoï Alexandra Mackey and Maria Libert attended #MinamataCOP6 in #Geneva.
Curious about the highlights of the event? See Maria’s sketches! They depict participants and reflect the main themes discussed throughout the meeting: https://zoinet.org/product/minamata-cop6-illustrations/
From L. to R.: the Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Executive Secretary of the CBD.
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.
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
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.
“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...
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...
Parties at #MinamataCOP6 faced a pivotal test: can global efforts keep pace with the ambition to end #mercury use and exposure?
Delegates spent the week addressing how to accelerate the phase-out of mercury across products, processes, and mining
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/minamata-con...
#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
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
#MinamataCOP6 was gaveled to a close in #GENeva on 17:38 CET.
"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
Graphic promoting an IPEN report from the Minamata Convention on Mercury COP6. The image shows a river scene with a wooden gold mining structure and several people working along the shore, surrounded by dense forest. Text above reads: “Read our report from the Minamata Convention on Mercury COP6: Mercury Treaty Fails to Address the Gold Mining Crisis,” alongside the IPEN logo and tagline “for a toxics-free future.”
Read our report from the Minamata Convention on Mercury COP6: ipen.org/news/mercury...
The ban on mercury in dental fillings is a positive step, but small-scale gold mining will remain the largest global contributor to mercury pollution without urgent action.
#MercuryTreaty #MinamataCOP6
"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
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates elect Marie-Claire Lhenry, #France, as President of #MinamataCOP7. #MakeMercuryHistory @minamataconvention.bsky.social
Delegates and observers reconvene in plenary on the final day of #MinamataCOP6, as they are expected to tackle:
🟡 Exemptions
🟡 #ASGM
🟡 Waste
🟡 VCM
🟡 & more
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObOb...
#MinamataCOP6 decision addresses continued presence of #mercury -containing #cosmetics in global trade despite Convention-mandated phaseout, calls for a report on challenges, & invites #INTERPOL & #WCO help to combat illegal trade, & #WHO help in suggesting national reduction measures.
Consult highlights of the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab "Mercury Wastes Management in countries".
Consult highlights of the #MinamataCOP6 Knowledge Lab, "Mercury reduction in artisanal gold mining using local knowledge and practical strategies - from data to action".
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/...
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.
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.
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
