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...
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.
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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.
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.
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At #MinamataCOP6 delegates elect Marie-Claire Lhenry, #France, as President of #MinamataCOP7. #MakeMercuryHistory @minamataconvention.bsky.social
The plenary has also elected members of its Bureau, with Marie-Claire L'Henry of #France to serve as #MinamataCOP7 President.
At #MinamataCOP6 delegates adopted six decisions on:
• trade in #mercury compounds
• biodiversity
• international cooperation
• follow-up to the Gender Action Plan
• supply sources and trade
• dates and venue of #MinamataCOP7
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The Conference of the Parties has adopted the decision to tentatively hold #MinamataCOP7 in #GENeva from 14-18 June 2027, with preparatory meetings on 13 June. @minamataconvention.bsky.social
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Plenary resumes in the morning of Day 4⃣ of #MinamataCOP6, as delegates are expected to tackle:
🟡 Credentials
🟡 Mercury & #KMGBF
🟡 Mercury supply sources & trade
🟡 Venue & date of #MinamataCOP7
🟡 Int'l cooperation & coordination
🟡 & more
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Stressing that #ASGM fuels pollution & #HumanRights harms, @srtoxics.bsky.social Marcos Orellana warns of undermining #UNDRIP & urges amending @minamataconvention.bsky.social to better protect Indigenous rights. The effectiveness evaluation ahead #MinamataCOP7 offers crucial opportunity for action.
