The UN/UNEP Minamata Convention on Mercury  demonstrates how credible science can shape global policy. After a series of meetings and intergovernmental agreements, the text of the convention was adopted 12 years ago, and it began to be valid as MEA 8 years ago. Now the 6th Conference of Member States (COP 6 ) is being held in Geneva.  EASD representative participate in this process, and see progress, commitment, and in gaps identification. Delegates address the challenges Parties face in eradicating mercury exposure, such as trade control, waste management, and mercury use in cosmetics, dental fillings, artisanal and small-scale gold mining, and industrial processes. Some core issues at COP-6 include the status of mercury compounds and mercury – biodiversity nexus. More details on Conference COP6 in Geneva 2025 is available .

EASD is an organization with Observer status for the Minamata Convention. EEB member, IPEN participating organization. GFC (SAICM) National NGO Focal Point  . We have been supporting the work of European Network for Environmental Medicine and  World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, from
Berlin Declaration to End Amalgam Use  and EEB  Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG).