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Mercury and Selenium in Living Organisms: Insights from Marine to Amazonian Studies.

Environmental Modelling of Mercury to Inform International Policy

Mercury Monitoring for Effectiveness Evaluation

Mercury in Geological Processes

Marine Mercury Research in the GEOTRACES Era

Mercury in the Southern Hemisphere: Networking the Global South

Mercury Transformation and Mobilization from Wetlands: New Tools for an Old Question with New Urgency

Human Biomonitoring of Mercury: A Global Tool for Health and Policy

The Toxic Trail of Beauty: Unpacking Mercury in Cosmetics through Data and Action

Mercury (and lead) in the Ayurvedic tradition

Advances in Machine Learning and Process - Based Models for Global Hg Cycling

Mercury Biogeochemical Cycling in Forest

Science - Policy Interface

Mercury in the Oil and Gas industry

Mercury and Biodiversity: Connecting Science with Global Policy

Illegal Gold Mining and Mercury Pollution: A Global Crisis for Environmental, Human and Social Health

Measuring What Matters: Evidence-Based Approaches for Tracking Mercury Reduction in ASGM under Article 7 and National Action Plans

Any topic can be submitted if it fits the below Themes of the below noted General Sessions.

Atmosphere

Oceans

Cryosphere / Poles

Land and Vegetation

Bioaccumulation

Environmental Health

Science & Policy

New lab analysis or modelling techniques

CALL FOR MERCURY WORKSHOPS

CLOSING DATE: 28th February 2026

As part of the 17th ICMGP 2026, the Executive Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the call for mini proposals to conduct workshops during the opening day registration, scheduled for Sunday, 4th October 20206, at the IIT Hyderabad Convention Centre, India.

These Pre-Conference Workshops offer a dynamic and interactive platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation across all facets of mercury science. Whether you are addressing complex mercury challenges, exploring cutting-edge technologies, or sharing best practices, the Mercury Workshops are designed to foster deep engagement and knowledge exchange.

A RANGE OF TOPICS TO CONSIDER…OR PROPOSE A NEW TOPIC…

A range of categories/topics for the 17th ICGMP 2026 Mercury Workshops have been identified. Prospective presenters are invited to submit their mini proposals on any of the following topics or propose a new topic they believe is important to showcase as part of the Mercury Workshop Series:

ASGM Best Practice Methods
Mercury Advisories
Atmospheric Monitoring & Cycling: Mercury sources, deposition, fate & transport
Biomonitoring: Ecosystem approaches, water, wildlife, human, passive sampling
FAO Program on Mercury
Global Mercury Program: Policy Elements: UN collaboration
Socio-Economic and Behavioural Science Aspects related to Mercury
Minamata Convention: Interfacing Science and Policy
Isotopic analysis
Setting up Country-wide Mercury Deposition Networks
New analytical methods / Metrology QA/QC
NGO Mercury Analytical tools
Mercury Emissions and Climate Change
Life-cycle Assessment applications and Mercury Exposure from technologies
Mercury Research in Asia (Current and Future Status)
Emerging technologies, software and tools for use in mercury research
Techniques and equipment in mercury research in the field
Emerging issues in mercury research

Participants will benefit from:

In-depth exposure to diverse areas of mercury research and application
Opportunities to connect with potential collaborators and co-authors across disciplines
Interactive sessions led by globally recognized experts in mercury science, policy, and governance

The offerings of the Workshops are endless, and you will be part of:

Expert-led discussions on emerging or controversial mercury topics
Demonstrations of new technologies and analytical methods
Hands-on training in mercury-relevant software or data tools

Submit Your Mini-Proposal:

We invite all members of the mercury community, viz., scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to submit mini proposals to host a workshop/s during the Mercury Workshop Series to be held at ICMGP 2026, in Hyderabad, India.

To submit your Mini-Proposal, please complete & return the attached template, including:

Workshop Title / Topic
Brief description to attract attendees and highlight relevance
Any logistical or technical needs (e.g., equipment, room setup) for participants

Submissions are now open! This is your opportunity to shape the learning experience at ICMGP 2026 and contribute to the advancement of mercury science and collaboration.

The ICGMP 2026 Mercury Workshops Mini-Proposals shall be reviewed by one Executive Committee member and one Scientific Steering Committee member, who shall work together with identified members of the Scientific Steering Committee to finalise the selection of the Workshops to be held at the upcoming 17th ICMGP Conference.

Prospective Workshop Presenters shall be notified and confirmed on 1 April 2026.

Email Subject Line: ICMGP 2026 Workshop: Workshop Name

Please email the submissions to: secretariat@icmgp2026india.com with copy to asif@ce.iith.ac.in and jagannath.biswakarma@bristol.ac.uk

Please download and fill the workshop form below

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CALL FOR MERCURY WORKSHOPS

CLOSING DATE: 28th February 2026

A RANGE OF TOPICS TO CONSIDER…OR PROPOSE A NEW TOPIC…

Participants will benefit from:

The offerings of the Workshops are endless, and you will be part of:

Submit Your Mini-Proposal:

To submit your Mini-Proposal, please complete & return the attached template, including:

Prospective Workshop Presenters shall be notified and confirmed on 1 April 2026.

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Prof. Asif Qureshi

Dr. Jagannath Biswakarma

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISER

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Mr. Thirupathi Atkapuram, CEM

Ms. Akanksha Garg