× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Chemicals Management, including Mercury Tipo de documento Decision Número de referencia Decision 25/5 Fecha Nov 1, 2016 FuenteUNEP, InforMEA Estado Activo Reunión The 25th session of the Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) Página web www.informea.org Resumen The Governing Council, Recalling its decisions 18/12 of 26 May 1995, 19/13 of 7 February 1997, 20/23 of 4 February 1999, 21/5 of 9 February 2001, SS.VII/3 of 15 February 2002, 22/4 of 7 February 2003, 23/9 of 25 February 2005, SS.IX/1 of 9 February 2006 and 24/3 of 9 February 2007 concerning global policies related to chemicals management and the development of a strategic approach to international chemicals management, Acknowledging with appreciation the progress achieved to enhance coordination and cooperation within the international chemicals and waste cluster, Acknowledging the widespread concerns over the serious adverse effects of mercury on human health and the environment and the urgent need for international action, Noting that the work set out in the present decision will be carried out within the framework of the programmes of work of the United Nations Environment Programme and its subprogrammes, Having considered the reports of the Executive Director on chemicals management,