On 17 September, Minamata Online held an information session on the proposed indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of the Minamata Convention. This session on the COP-4 preparation stream, a continuation of the monitoring guidance webinar joined by identified experts on the 15 September, was held twice on the same day to facilitate the access to participants from all over the world.

As mandated by COP-3, this event introduced the three-step process of intersessional work to be done for the first effectiveness evaluation, and provided Parties with information for their preparation of their initial views on the proposed indicators. More information about the intersessional work towards the first effectiveness evaluation of the Minamata Convention here.