International
Nature. Deal Reached on first treaty limiting mercury emissions. Jane Qiu
Associated Press. More than 140 nations adopt treaty to cut mercury. John Heilprin
One important way that IPEN representatives from NGOs around the world participated in the INC5 was by making interventions on specific issues during plenary. Please find the interventions below:
On Tuesday, 15 January, IPEN served fish snacks to delegates to highlight mercury contamination of foods. IPENers wearing black chefs’ hats handed out the snacks along with postcards to remind delegates that global mercury pollution is rising.
IPEN serves fish snacks to delegates to highlight mercury contamination of foods: 28 June, 2012
IPENers wearing black chefs’ hats decorated with silver beads of “mercury” served fish snacks today to delegates attending the INC4. At the same time, postcards were handed out asking whether the treaty will reduce global mercury releases or if it will actually legitimize continued use, exposure and release of mercury to protect short-term economic interests.
One important way that IPEN representatives from NGOs around the world participated in the INC4 was by making interventions on specific issues during plenary. Please find the interventions below:
