Events

The event, organized by the Chinese National Cleaner Production Center (CNCPC), aims to share and discuss information related to lead paint both in the global and country context. Data and information on health and economic impact, country lead paint testing, current legislation, and paint market situation are presented and discussed with government officials (environment, industry, etc). The SAICM GEF project is presented including the work plans for the SME demonstration pilots. The project's work on legal assistance is also introduced

The 15th meeting of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC-15) will review chemicals and pesticide formulations for possible listing under Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention. CRC-15 will convene back-to-back with the 15th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee ( POPRC-15). IISD Reporting Services / ENB Coverage http://enb.iisd.org/chemical/pic/crc15/

The 15th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-15) will review the possible listing of hazardous chemicals under the various annexes of the Stockholm Convention. POPRC-15 is taking place back-to-back with the 15th meeting of the Rotterdam Convention Chemical Review Committee ( CRC-15). IISD Reporting Services / ENB Coverage http://enb.iisd.org/chemical/pops/poprc15/

The Third Meeting of the Intersessional Process (IP3) for Considering the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste Beyond 2020 continues the discussions on a possible post-2020 platform for chemicals and waste. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, 1-4 October 2019. IISD Reporting Services / ENB Coverage http://enb.iisd.org/chemical/SAICM/iccm5/ip3/ Meeting Documents SAICM/IP.3/1 - Provisional agenda SAICM/IP.3/1/Add.1 - Annotated provisional agenda SAICM/IP.3/2 - Scenario note prepared by the co-chairs of the intersessional process

The 14th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP 2019) will convene on the theme, ‘Bridging Knowledge on Global Mercury with Environmental Responsibility, Human Welfare and Policy Response’. The meeting will seek to assess implementation of solutions to reduce the emissions and exposure to mercury as a global environmental pollutant and test the efficiency of implementation of the Minamata Convention in various parts of the world. The conference will bring together representatives from industry, government, research institutions, non-governmental

A technical expert workshop on indicators, generously hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom, was held from 3 to 5 September 2019 in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The workshop was run by the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). The overall objective of the workshop was for participating experts to: Identify and review existing and potential new indicators and indicator criteria to enable assessment of global progress towards the proposed strategic objectives for chemicals and waste; and Provide information

This workshop provides an overview of the Lead Paint Alliance recommended actions and available advice to supportthe establishment of lead paint lawsin the Asia-Pacific region. The participantsinclude representatives fromAsia-Pacific environmentand healthagencies, SAICM Lead Paint Project Executing Partners, and industry and civil society representatives. In preparation for the workshop, national focal points have been sent a planning document called “Guidance for Developing a Country Approachto Eliminate Lead in Paint” along with theworkshopinvitation. It is meant as a planning tool to help

The European Commission and its organising partner – the Ministry for Environment and Food of Denmark – are inviting all stakeholders involved in the EU chemicals policy to this event. Participants will discuss recent developments in the EU chemicals policy and future steps and potential developments of the EU chemicals policy in order to improve the protection of human health and the environment – in line with the 2030 Agenda – as well as to support the good functioning of