One important way that IPEN representatives from NGOs around the world participated in the INC1 was by making interventions on specific issues during plenary. Please find the interventions below:
In June 2010, then-Prime Minister of Japan Yukio Hatoyama proposed naming the global mercury treaty, once finalized, the “Minamata Convention.” Unfortunately, the proposal was not discussed with Minamata victims and support groups before the announcement.
By visiting the links below you can learn more about the Minamata tragedy.
If you would like to add your organization’s name to the list of supporters of the “Honoring Minamata” Solidarity Statement, please send an email to ipen@ipen.org with the following information:
Organization name:
Contact name:
Country:
Thank you!
Please see below for a list of current supporters around the world.
If your organization would like to show its solidarity with Minamata victims by signing the statement, click here.
