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The countless chemicals that give plastics their versatility and durability also pose obstacles when it comes to recycling, health and environmental safety. These chemicals can present potential health risks, persist in our environment and complicate recycling processes, leading to an urgent need for comprehensive understanding.

The chemicals industry plays a critical role in driving economic growth and innovation around the world. However, the production and use of chemicals can also have significant environmental and health impacts, particularly if not managed responsibly. As such, it is essential that companies producing and using chemicals, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are equipped with the knowledge and support necessary to manage chemicals and waste in a sustainable and responsible manner.

The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have established a Community of Practice (CoP) on Highly Hazardous Pesticides to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs).

The 63rd meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council will take place in Washington, D.C., US, in from 28 November to 2 December 2022. The GEF Council is the GEF’s main governing body, comprising 32 members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries (14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition). Council members rotate at different intervals determined by each constituency. The Council, which meets twice annually, develops, adopts, and evaluates the operational

Online Training: Promoting Circular Economy for Electronics through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Approach