Minamata Convention

May 4, 2021

Africa lights a path for Europe to ban toxic mercury in fluorescent bulbs

With African countries demanding the phasing out of fluorescent light bulbs containing mercury, it is high time for the EU to roll out its much-delayed ban of these toxic products.
May 4, 2021

African Countries Lead in Global Effort to Eliminate Toxic Lighting

The Zero Mercury Working Group and the Clean Lighting Coalition applaud a proposed amendment by the African Region to phase out most fluorescent lamps at the next meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. All fluorescent lights contain mercury. Broken or discarded bulbs haphazardly […]
October 27, 2020

Europe takes a bold new step towards chemical safety

A long-awaited Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability has been launched by the European Commission, aiming to rapidly phase out vast amounts of substances toxifying our homes, workplaces and environment. The initiative heralds a suite of upcoming laws and regulatory initiatives, expected in the coming weeks and months. It was widely welcomed […]
February 21, 2020

Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp stars in a movie about mercury poisoning that premiers in Berlin today.

November 8, 2019

ZMWG Recommendations for COP3 of the Minamata Convention

The Zero Mercury Working Group Views for COP3 of the Minamata Convention
ZMWG Recommendations for COP3 of the Minamata Convention
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