*[Enwl-eng] Minamata Convention at UN Biodiversity COP-16

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От кого: Minamata Convention Secretariat <mea-minamatasecretariat at un.org>
Дата: Понедельник, 21 октября 2024, 15:00 +06:00
Тема: Minamata Convention at UN Biodiversity COP-16

The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is attending the 16th 
Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 
(COP-16), held from 21 October to 1 November in Cali, Colombia. Under the 
theme "Peace With Nature", COP-1



            Minamata Updates: UN Biodiversity COP-16

            The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is 
attending the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological 
Diversity (COP-16), held from 21 October to 1 November in Cali, Colombia. 
Under the theme "Peace With Nature", COP-16 focuses on assessing progress in 
implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).



            The fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the 
Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-5) last year acknowledged mercury 
pollution as a direct driver of global biodiversity loss and recognized the 
opportunities for the implementation of both the Minamata Convention and the 
GBF in a mutually supportive way. The GBF includes 23 action targets for 
2030 towards four long-term goals for 2050 to halt and reverse the 
dangerous, ongoing loss of biodiversity.



            The Minamata Convention Secretariat has submitted to the CBD 
COP-16 an information document (CBD/COP/16/INF/21) that summarizes the 
relevant decisions from the Minamata Convention COP-5, as well as recent 
work under the Convention to help reduce the impacts of mercury pollution on 
biodiversity, particularly in the context of targets 7, 11, 21 and 22 of the 
GBF.



            Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention Monika 
Stankiewicz, who will participate in the high-level segment, stated: "At 
COP-5 our Parties have taken a significant step towards mainstreaming 
pollution and biodiversity by adopting a decision on mercury and the Global 
Biodiversity Framework. By aligning the Minamata Convention with other 
chemical conventions and the GBF, we are united in our efforts to protect 
people and nature. Together, we can achieve our common goal of a healthier 
planet for everyone".



            Learn more about the involvement of the Minamata Convention 
Secretariat at COP-16 here.









            COP-16: Forest and Water Day

            On 25 October, the Minamata Convention is co-organizing the 
Forest and Water Day, and will lead the session "Building peace: sustainable 
use of water-related ecosystems among all stakeholders” (at 15h15 COT) with 
UN Water, the Convention on Wetlands and the UN Development Programme. This 
session will focus on connecting the GBF with the daily realities around 
water use, discussing actions towards conservation and sustainability, and 
the reduction of impacts on biodiversity. You can also follow it live here.





            COP-16: Chemicals and waste side event

            On 24 October at 13h20 (COT), the Minamata Convention will 
co-host the in-person side event “Contributions of the chemicals and waste 
agenda to support the Kumming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” with 
the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, UNEP and other key partners. 
This event will focus on recent developments and outcomes under the 
chemicals and waste agenda, and ways to support the implementation of the 
Global Biodiversity Framework.





            Join the new WhatsApp channel of the Convention

            The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention has launched a 
WhatsApp channel to inform about the latest global efforts to address 
mercury pollution. Updates on key stories and upcoming events will appear in 
the channel feed, with the option to receive notifications whenever new 
content is available. Click here to subscribe.





            Infographic: Mercury and biodiversity

            Explore how toxic mercury impacts biodiversity and human health 
all around the world. From human-made sources, this highly hazardous 
chemical accumulates in many ecosystems, such as tropical forests, 
mangroves, oceans and the Arctic, leading to harmful impacts on 
biodiversity. (Available in all six UN official languages)





            Publication: Mercury and biodiversity

            Read our 2024 publication on "opportunities for generating 
co-benefits through coherent implementation of the Minamata Convention and 
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework". (Available in English, 
French and Spanish)





            Publication: Interlinkages with biodiversity

            Read our 2021 key insights on the interlinkages between the 
global chemicals and wastes conventions (Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm and 
Minamata) and the Convention on Biological Diversity. (Available in English, 
French and Spanish)





            World Migratory Bird Day – 12 October

            This year’s theme focused on the crucial bond between insects 
and migratory birds. Mercury pollution, including releases to air, land and 
water, harms insects which are vital food for birds, affecting bird health, 
survival and migration. Discover how to control those harmful releases of 
mercury.





            International Day of Rural Women – 15 October

            Rural women are key players in the global efforts for 
biodiversity, climate and gender equality. Yet, their health, environment 
and livelihood are threatened by mercury pollution. Learn more about how the 
Minamata Convention addresses gender to make mercury history.




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