@minamataconvention.bsky.socialSaturday 10 October marked the 13th anniversary of the #MinamataConvention signing.
The day before, the 17th ICMGP concluded in Hyderabad, India, underscoring the importance of science & international collaboration to #MakeMercuryHistory.
Read more: minamataconvention.org/en/news/icmg...
@planetgold.orgProgress has been made and important lessons have been learned that need to be built upon and scaled to #MakeMercuryHistory across the globe.
đź“Ś Take a look at takeaways and recommendations from the first set of countries in the planetGOLD programme: www.planetgold.org/resources/cr...
@minamataconvention.bsky.socialMercury can harm fish-eating birds, while migratory species can carry it over long distances, as far as the Arctic.
Ahead of #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we highlight the impacts of mercury on birds and biodiversity.
Learn more: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
@minamataconvention.bsky.socialToday, the Specific International Programme (SIP) Governing Board elected Co-Chairs Obed Meringo Baloyi (South Africa) & Eveline Verhaar (Netherlands).
With 34 projects in 31 countries, the Board looks ahead to keep helping #MakeMercuryHistory.
@planetgold.orgThe 2026 Global Forum on Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mining, planetGOLD’s flagship, invitation-only knowledge sharing event, is scheduled to take place September 22-24 in Panama.
đź“Ś Event page: planetgold.org/2026-global-...
