Diplomatic Plenipotentiary Conference on Global Legally Binding Instrument on Mercury

The Conference will adopt the Minamata Convention on Mercury and a final act that addresses: how to promote and prepare for the early implementation of the Convention; arrangements for the interim period between the signing of the instrument and its entry into force, including arrangements for financial and technical assistance during that period; and secretariat arrangements. A preparatory session will be held on 7-8 October, opening ceremonies on 9 October, and the full Conference on 10-11 October 2013. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/diplomatic-plenipotentiary-conference-on-global-legally-binding-instrument-on-mercury/ ]