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Welcome to the Knowledge Platform of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

Here you can access relevant resources, read news articles, join events, on the SAICM emerging chemical policy issues and their linkages with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. In addition, you can connect with other people working on the safe management of chemicals and waste, and join insightful discussions in our communities of practice.

This site is funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) under the GEF 9771 project on Global Best Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under SAICM.

Highlights

Highlights

A review of PFAS as a Chemical Class in the Textiles Sector - Policy Brief

Policy brief

A review of PFAS as a Chemical Class in the Textiles Sector - Policy Brief

Global elimination of lead paint: why and how countries should take action - Policy brief

Policy document

Global elimination of lead paint: why and how countries should take action - Policy brief

Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

Report

Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

People

Meet who is working for a healthier environment

Zimasa Nhlapo
Technical Specialist, Department of environment, forestry and fisheries
Nicoline Lavanchy
Environmental Affairs Consultant at UNEP
Maxine Brassell
Research Assistant, University of Cape Town