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

Here you can access useful resources, read articles, find out about latest events, meet people and join our communities of practice on the SAICM emerging chemical policy issues

Emerging Policy Issues

Lead in paint
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Chemicals in products
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Nanotechnology
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Highly Hazardous Pesticides
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Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
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Perfluorinated Chemicals
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Pharmaceutical pollutants
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Hazardous chemicals in electronics
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Highlights

Policy brief

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

For over a decade, under both SAICM and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the class of chemicals known as PFAS is gaining increasing international attention.

Policy Document

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

Lead has toxic effects on almost all body systems and is especially harmful for children and pregnant women. Lead paint is an avoidable source of exposure to lead.

Report

Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

Gender Review Mapping with a Focus on Women and Chemicals: Impact of Emerging Policy Issues and the Relevance for the Sustainable Development Goals

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People working for a healthier environment

Read more about Sounkoura Adetonah
Sounkoura Adetonah
Our work or research contribute to a healthier environment through:Awareness raising of stakeholders including women and youth on the negative effect of the using of pesticides on their health and environment,Capacity building through traing of trainers on the bet best practices and techniques to protect the environment,Training of the farmers on the alternatives to the chemical products and their waste,Advocacy to policy makers and authorities to accelerate the voting the laws or decret or arrete on the chemical products and waste in Benin,Social media through press release, radio, TV ans mobile phone to disseminate the information to sensitize the farmers
Read more about Eduardo Caldera Petit
Eduardo Caldera Petit
I am the SAICM Programme Officer in charge of the overall management of SAICM GEF funded projects on emerging chemical policy issues. I am also the Knowledge Management Officer who coordinates the development of knowledge and information on chemicals management and responsible for the SAICM knowledge management platform/clearinghouse.My work contributes to ensuring that information is available, accessible, user-friendly, adequate, and appropriate amongst SAICM stakeholders so that policy and decision-makers can take action for the sound management of chemicals towards a healthier environment.I have over twelve years of experience in project management, capacity building, and policy advisory at the United Nations
Read more about Michael Musenga
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Michael Musenga

My research work and organization advocacy to develop a legally binding legislation has been has been received well by the Zambian community. And our participation to the 10th International Lead Poisoning prevention Week was received well.

Read more about Dr. Veena Valsalan
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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.

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