Sixth meeting of the conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-6)

                                                       Minamata COP | Geneva, Switzerland | 3-7 November 

The sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-6) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 3 to 7 November 2025.

Save the Date for UNEP Events at Minamata COP-6: 

Tuesday, 4 November 2025  |13:15 - 14:45 CET  | CICG Room A

Special Event - The planetGOLD Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead

 UNEP, UNIDO, UNDP, Conservation International: More information

Wednesday 5 November  | 14:00 to 14:45  | Room 3, Level -1

Knowledge Lab - Detoxifying Cosmetics and Beauty Ideals: Global voices and solutions to reduce demand for mercury and skin lightening 

 UNEP, Global Mercury Partnership, WHO, BRI: More information

Thursday, 6 November  | 14:00 - 14:45 CET  | CICG Room 3 (Level -1)

Knowledge Lab - Advancing Gender-Inclusive Solutions in ASGM 

World Bank, planetGOLD: More information

Thursday 6 November | 14:00 to 14:45 | Room 4, Level -1

Knowledge Lab - Fostering the integration of chemicals pollution into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs): latest tools and countries’ perspectives 

UNEP, Biodiversity Research Institute: More information

Friday 7 November |  14:00–14:45 |  Space A, Level 0

Knowledge Lab - Mercury Wastes Management in countries: latest advances and experience in protecting human health and the Environment 

UNEP Global Mercury Partnership, BRS Conventions Secretariat: More information

27 October - 16 November |  Quai Gustave-Ador, Geneva

Photographic Exhibition – Humanæ of Angélica Dass 

UNEP Global Mercury Partnership: More information