The MCHgMAP coordination meeting was held from October 9-11, 2024, in Portorož, Slovenia, organized by the Meteorological Synthesizing Centre – East (MSC-E) in collaboration with the Jožef Stefan Institute and the EU GMOS-Train project.

The Multi-Compartment Mercury Modeling and Analysis Project (MCHgMAP) launched under the Task Force on Hemispheric Air Pollution (TF HTAP) focuses on supporting the evaluation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Air Convention through multi-model mercury analysis. By employing a range of environmental mercury models, MCHgMAP seeks to provide a consistent and comprehensive understanding of mercury dynamics across various environmental compartments.

The meeting reviewed progress from the first phase of MCHgMAP experiments on mercury trends, addressing both challenges and next steps for contributing to the Minamata Convention’s effectiveness evaluation. It aimed to foster collaboration among MCHgMAP modeling groups, encourage participation from young scientists in the GMOS-Train project, and promote cross-community cooperation in mercury modeling and environmental research.

This workshop also provided an important platform for GMOS-Train researchers to explore potential collaborations, especially regarding their role in supporting the Minamata Convention’s global process. Engaging in this international forum allowed GMOS-Train scientists to align their expertise in mercury monitoring and modeling with broader global efforts to assess and mitigate mercury pollution. Such involvement strengthens the project’s long-term impact and ensures that research outcomes contribute directly to policy evaluations and international mercury governance.

Agenda of the Workshop

Workshop participants