UNEP/Minamata Convention - Becoming a party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury [2022]
Description:
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global, legally binding treaty, which was adopted in 2013 and entered into force on 16 August 2017. The core of the Convention is protection of human health from mercury exposure. The fact sheet provides basic details on key steps of becoming a party to the Convention, its financial obligations and benefits, including in terms of technical and financial assistance.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support environmental health decision making regarding mercury and the Minamata Convention and can be used to guide the work of governments in becoming a Party to the Convention.
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