Agenda: 1.Opening remarks; 2. Introduction of new partners; 3. Recent and upcoming Partnership overarching activities; 4.Update on the project "Reducing Mercury Emissions from Coal Combustion in the Energy Sector" funded by the US Department of State 5.Update on the project "Assessment of existing and future emissions reduction from the coal sector toward the implementation of the Minamata and Stockholm Conventions" funded by the GEF; 6.Update on the call for comments on the draft guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices to control mercury releases to land and water; 7. Partners' updates on ongoing projects and events; 8.Any other issue; 9. Closing.