• Overview

The 17th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP) will take place in Hyberabad, India, from 4 to 9 October 2026.

This year theme is "Reaching Ten Years of Enforcement of the Minamata Convention: Achievements, Challenges and Road Map for the Future".

ICMGP 2026 serves as a pivotal platform for global discourse on mercury pollution and its environmental impacts. The conference welcomes experts, researchers, and stakeholders from around the world to share insights, foster collaborations, and chart the course towards sustainable solutions.

Call for abstract submission is now open with deadline on 15 March 2026.

The overall goal of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership is to protect human health and the environment from the releases of mercury.

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