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: Innovation for achieving the Chemical related SDGs
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Online discussion: Promoting youth engagement with different stakeholders in chemicals and waste
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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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Community members

Brenda Koekkoek
Since 2012, I have worked in a leading role with the secretariat of SAICM, including managing the secretariat efforts to design and now execute this multi-stakeholder SAICM GEF project.Upon joining UNEP in 2006, I worked to establish and manage the Global Mercury Partnership and in providing policy support to the negotiation process for the development of the Minamata Convention on mercury. Prior to UNEP, I worked at Environment and Climate Change Canada on air quality and chemical related issues.Much of my career has allowed me to work in a multi-stakeholder function on pollution and sustainability related issues, focusing on building
Anna Odur
Communication, research and advocacy to our stakeholders who include community groups and policy makers.
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.
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Florisvindo Furtado

By contributing to the creation and enforcement of national and international legal framework on chemicals and hazardous wastes as well as the related guidelines for the main industry stakeholders and operators, dealing with chemicals or producing

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Dr.Lilian Ogechi Alum

The water quality of the major water resources in the rural areas has been assessed with a clear indication that pollution effects are mainly organic due to open defecation, improper construction of wells, non-hygienic nature of overhead tanks and

Minu Hemmati
Gender Mainstreaming: integrating gender in chemicals and waste management is key to such management being just and effective; recognizing gender aspects includes taking into account biological and social differences as well as realizing the transformational potential of gender responsiveness. Multi-stakeholder engagement and collaboration is needed across the board to achieve the SDGs; it does not replace governmental and stakeholder responsibilities but it can strengthen and improve chemicals management, pooling expertise and ressources, fostering innovation, building stronger political will.
Andre Botha
We work with conservation practitioners, law enforcement, veterinarians and land-owners to reduce the impact of the illegal and irresponsible use of pesticides on vultures and other wildlife in Africa.
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