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Poland, Iraq, Zimbabwe ratify Minamata Convention

Poland, Iraq and Zimbabwe are latest countries to become members of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Poland on September 30, 2021deposited its instrument of ratification...

Minamata Convention: Specific International Programme board approves new projects

The Governing Board of the Specific International Programme of the Minamata Convention on Mercury has approved nine projects valued at $2.2 million for the...

Stern measures pushed to end illegal trade of mercury-laced skin whiteners

A group tracking mercury-added products in commerce appealed to national and local government authorities in the Philippines to get tough on importers, distributors and retailers...

Nigeria reiterates commitment to effective implementation of Minamata Convention on Mercury

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 reiterated its commitment to implementing the Minamata Convention on Mercury through effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders...

Study describes pollution from chemicals, wastes as key driver of biodiversity loss

All eyes are on global biodiversity this week, as the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity on Saturday, May 22, 2021 and...

Minamata Convention COP4 divided into two segments

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention (COP4) will be held in two...

African countries lead in global effort to eliminate mercury-based lighting

The Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG) and the Clean Lighting Coalition (CLiC) are applauding a proposed amendment by the African Region to phase out...

Cambodia, Burundi, Cameroon ratify Minamata Convention

Cambodia, Burundi and Cameroon in recent weeks ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury. On March 10, 2021, the Government of Cameroon deposited its instrument of...

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Female aurochs leaves European Serengeti to Slovakia to establish new breeding group

A young female aurochs has left European Serengeti, the well-known large herbivore reserve near Prague. It headed for west...

 Electricity crisis: Coalition flays call for resignation of Power Minister

The Coalition of Concerned Progressives (COCOP), a civil society group, has condemned the call for the removal of Minister...

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Female aurochs leaves European Serengeti to Slovakia to establish new breeding group

A young female aurochs has left European Serengeti, the...