Minamata Convention

Recently, the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-4.2) was held in Bali, Indonesia.

• The meeting aimed to enhance international cooperation and coordination for combatting illegal trade in mercury, a major pollutant globally.

Highlights: Bali Declaration

• The Government of Indonesia and the United Nations have sought support and commitment from parties to the Minamata Convention for a Bali Declaration on combating global illegal trade of mercury.
• The non-binding declaration calls upon parties to:
  • Develop practical tools and notification and information-sharing systems for monitoring and managing trade in mercury;
  • Exchange experiences and practices relating to combating illegal ....