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.  

dates: 7-11 October 2013   location: Kumamoto, Japan   contact: Jacob Duer, UNEP   phone: +254-2076-24011   fax: +254-2076-24300   e-mail: Jacob.Duer@unep.org   www: http://www.unep.org/hazardoussubstances/Mercury/Negotiations/tabid/3320/Default.aspx