Activities

Upcoming Conference

Since 1990, the International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP) has stood as the world’s foremost platform for advancing knowledge, policy, and solutions to mercury pollution. From the first gathering in Gävle, Sweden, to its upcoming 17th edition in Hyderabad, India (2026), ICMGP has connected scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders across five continents. Over the decades, the conference has traveled through academic and environmental hubs including Minamata (Japan), Jeju (South Korea), Guiyang (China), Kraków (Poland), Cape Town (South Africa), and Monterey (USA). Each host city has brought its unique context to global mercury challenges — from scientific breakthroughs to actionable policy discussions. India is proud to host ICMGP 2026 in Hyderabad, marking a major milestone for the Global South. With growing environmental concerns, transdisciplinary research, and policy ambitions, India is poised to lead the conversation on mercury and heavy metal pollution in this critical decade of climate and environmental action. Join us as we continue this extraordinary journey of impact, equity, and environmental stewardship.

Further, the following activities are envisaged in the future:

(i) Conferences, Symposium and Summits

• Organize such meetings bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and students, and activists to discuss climate, sustainability and environmental topics and solutions.

(ii) Workshops and Training Programs

• Offer capacity-building workshops on topics such as scientific and technical writing, professional development and guidance, mentorship, climate adaptation, environmental management, green technologies, and sustainable agriculture.

(iii) Educational Outreach

• Develop curriculum materials and sustainability toolkits for schools and universities.
• Establish student and youth chapters of SCESustain to promote engagement and leadership in sustainability.

(iv) Research Collaboration and Publication

• Facilitate international, interdisciplinary research collaborations and joint projects.
• Publish peer-reviewed journals, reports, and policy briefs on climate and sustainability.
• Provide research grants and fellowships for young scholars and professionals, if possible.

(v) Public Awareness Campaigns

• Launch global and local awareness campaigns around Earth Day, World Environment Day, or other environmental observances.

(vi) Policy Dialogues and Roundtables

• Host policy roundtables and stakeholder dialogues with governments, NGOs, and international organizations.
• Offer expert panels and briefings to inform and influence environmental policy decisions.

(vii) Digital Platform and Knowledge Hub

• Create an online portal featuring research articles, data dashboards, webinars, and sustainability resources.
• Maintain a member forum for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.