Activities: Calls for proposals For the pre-COP-6 online events week, Knowledge Labs, and Exhibition Booths The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is inviting proposals for pre-COP-6 online events, Knowledge Lab sessions,
Meeting Information From November 3–7, 2025, Geneva, Switzerland, will host the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-6). The Conference of the Parties chose Osvaldo
High-Level Meeting Between Attorney Charles G. Brown and the Director-General of the Department of Health, Thailand On March 20, 2025, Attorney Charles G. Brown, President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, held
Project Description: The project addresses the growing public health crisis of lead poisoning in Bangladesh, particularly affecting children, who are more vulnerable to its neurotoxic effects. Lead exposure in children can cause permanent
Project Description: Lead remains a significant concern, particularly in over 100 countries where the production, import, and sale of lead-containing paints are still permitted. This cumulative toxic element is especially dangerous to young
Project Description: The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has been actively working to phase out mercury from skin-lightening creams in Bangladesh, aligning with the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which the country ratified
Project Description: The movement towards mercury-free dentistry in Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, has gained significant momentum due to the health risks and environmental hazards associated with mercury dental amalgam. Mercury exposure poses dangers
Mercury dental amalgam or ‘Silver filling’ is a silver-colored material used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. It is made of 50% mercury, 35% silver and 13% tin, approx. 2% copper and
Use of mercury in dental amalgam for the reconstruction of cavities has been debated by the scientific community due to well-documented adverse environmental and health implications of mercury. The contribution of mercury dental
Most of us do not have any idea about the beauty products that we use. These products, even the herbal types, may contain harmful chemicals, such as toxic metals and the coloring agents,
To protect environment and children health in Asia, we need to work together to ensure toxic free, safe and sustainable future for the next generation. We work for mercury free dental care and be specific to the children and women of child bearing age in Asia.
The Asian Center for Environmental Health is opening a pathway to work closely with environment.
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