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The COP-4 Minamata Convention on Mercury was held in Bali, Indonesia, from March 21st to March 25th, 2022. This convention continued in November 2021, following the end of the first online section. The COP-4 convention addressed a number of critical issues, including the framework for assessing the success of the Convention. Annex A and B, which contain information about all mercury-added goods and their manufacturing procedures, were also examined.

This convention resulted in the adoption of nine decisions

National reporting, international collaboration, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), technical support, capacity building, mercury waste thresholds, and mercury discharges are all on track. Gender mainstreaming efforts were also prioritised across all initiatives, activities, and programmes. It was also addressed how to create a gender action strategy. Multilateralism and international collaboration were also emphasised during this gathering. It was also determined to address the issues of biodiversity loss, climate change, as well as waste and pollution.

The Minamata Convention's Goal

This agreement aims to safeguard the environment and human health against mercury emissions and other anthropogenic pollutants.

Phasing out mercury-containing goods

This convention called for the phase-out of eight mercury-added goods, including cold cathode fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, paper, photographic film, and satellite propellant. The dental amalgam phase-out has also benefited significantly as a result of the implementation of two additional measures to safeguard vulnerable populations from mercury usage by dental practitioners in bulk form.

The Declaration of Bali

The host country also submitted the "Bali Declaration on Combating Global Illegal Mercury Trade." This non-binding political statement intends to establish practical instruments and strengthen international collaboration in order to share and monitor information, practises, and experiences related to the illegal mercury trafficking.

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