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50th ratification triggers entry of Minamata Convention into force

History was made on Thursday, May 18, 2017 when the Minamata Convention on Mercury effectively came into force, having garnered the required 50 ratifications. With...

Pacific Island women’s high mercury levels attributed to predatory fish species consumption

A new study, supported by the Minamata Convention’s Interim Secretariat hosted by UN Environment (UNEP) reveals that women of childbearing age living in four...

Norway ratifies Minamata Convention

The Government of Norway on Friday, May 12, 2017 deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 44th future Party to the Minamata Convention on...

Afghanistan emerges 43rd Party to Minamata Convention

The Government of Afghanistan on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming the 43rd future Party to the Minamata Convention on...

Nine more ratifications left to make Minamata Convention legally binding

With the Government of Canada depositing its instrument of ratification on Friday, April 7 2017, the number of countries that have ratified the Minamata...

Ghana emerges 40th party to Minamata Convention

The West African English speaking nation of Ghana on Thursday, March 23, 2017 deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming the 40th Party to...

Liechtenstein, Togo ratify Minamata Convention

The West African, French-speaking country of Togo and the Central Europe, German-speaking Liechtenstein are the latest countries to endorse the Minamata Convention on Mercury. While...

Mercury Convention COP to debut in September

The First Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury will take place in the week of 25 September 2017 in...

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Saudi Aramco, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, others have cost the world $28tr in climate damage, study reveals

From drought-fueled wildfires in California to catastrophic floods in New England, it's difficult to deny global warming is creating a spiralling climate crisis.  Now,...
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Countries to debate restriction on chemicals as pollution crisis mounts

Delegates from more than 180 countries will gather in Geneva, Switzerland from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 9,...

Malaria vaccines available in Kebbi, Bayelsa at no cost – NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says free malaria vaccines are available in Primary Healthcare Centres in Kebbi and Bayelsa states...

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Saudi Aramco, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, others have cost the world $28tr in climate damage, study reveals

From drought-fueled wildfires in California to catastrophic floods in New England,...

Countries to debate restriction on chemicals as pollution crisis mounts

Delegates from more than 180 countries will gather in...