Events

The event, organized by Nexus 4 (formerly BaliFokus, an IPEN NGO partner) aims to officially launch the "Elimination of Lead in Paint" project implementation in Indonesia as well as share and discuss information related to lead paint both in the global and country context. The overall goal of the workshop is to discuss in detail the project work plan and the draft technical guidelines on paint reformulation as it applies to SMEs. Documents Concept note and Agenda Meeting report 29

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

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 workshop provided an overview of the Lead Paint Alliance recommended actions and available advice to support the establishment of lead paint laws in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. Participants were representatives from the Peruvian, Ecuadorian and Colombian government, as well as industry representatives. It also raises awareness on the draft technical guidelines on paint reformulation and the new trend in the industry among selected small and medium-sized enterprises representatives. The workshop finishes with an interagency committee meeting, to discuss possible

This workshop represents the initiation of project activities in Latin America and the Caribbean region. The participants are the nominated national focal points for environment and health, together with project executing partners, and industry and civil society representatives. The objectives of the regional workshop are to: Provide participants with an understanding of why the elimination of lead paint is important and provide an overview of the SAICM GEF Project Lead in Paint Component. Provide participants with an understanding of the