minamata convention

What is the Minamata Convention?

The Minamata Convention is an international treaty established in 2013 under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It is named after the Japanese city of Minamata, where severe mercury poisoning was first discovered in the 1950s. The convention addresses all aspects of the mercury lifecycle, including its supply, trade, use, emissions, and disposal, with the goal of minimizing human and environmental exposure.

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