Online discussion: Innovation for achieving the Chemical related SDGs
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs were adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2015. The SDGs aim to meet the dual challenge of overcoming poverty and protecting the planet. They highlight a comprehensive vision of sustainable development that embraces economic, social and environmental dimension.
The goal of this community of practice is to facilitate discussions with various stakeholders from different sectors on documents and other knowledge materials being developed around the linkages between chemical management and the achievement of the sustainable development goals, including gender (learn more about SDGs here).
Another key goal is how to bring in and engage with the youth in relation to chemicals and the sustainable development goals.
Past sessions
Online discussion: Climate Change and Chemicals: Connections and Consequences
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SAICM UCT CDSG CoP 2021 Discussion 3 digest_EN.pdf
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Online discussion: Promoting youth engagement with different stakeholders in chemicals and waste
Online discussion: Chemicals and Biodiversity
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SAICM UCT CDSG CoP 2021 Discussion 1 digest_.pdf
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Online discussion: Accelerating the implementation of SDG 12.4
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CDSG Discussion 3 digest.pdf
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Online discussion: Brainstorming implementation of gender mainstreaming into national policies for the sound management of chemicals and waste
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CDSG Discussion 2 digest.pdf
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Community members
Anteneh Abebe
I obtained MSc in Environmental Science and Management from Haramaya University.
Mpendulo Dlamini
I provide input to the implementation and regulation of Air Quality Management systems in the Western Cape Province. Researching about chemicals and regulating their use and emission to the atmosphere is my works contribution to a healthier environment.
Dr. Veena Valsalan
Currently am working on chemical exposure among rubber plantation workers. I would like to know more on there practices and awareness of personal protective equipment (PPE) usage while working.
Heba Safi
WHO/CEHA provides technical support to EM countries related to chemical safety area.
Zimasa Nhlapo
I'm part of the team responsible for lead in paint initiative under Chemicals and waste Economy - Operation Phakisa presidential programme.
Leonard Tampushi
Publications on heavy metals in artisanal and small scale gold mining in Kenya in contributed alot on environmental distribution of heavy metals from ASGM.
Leslie Adogame
The organisation work on chemicals over the years has been tremendously useful to both national government policy issues and industry's processes towards environment. As the NGO SAICM focal point on chemicals and waste, our studies in lead in paint formed the basis for the current 90ppm mandatory standard in place as well as the ongoing regulation by the appropriate agency. Our past case studies on mercury added products and its associated advocacy work assisted the Nigerian government in the ratification and the current implementation of the minamata convention. The organisation's strong national campaign, studies and advocacy has been the main
