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SAICM UCT LiP CoP Discussion 4 digest_16.11.2022
Community of practice summary of discussions

Compliance with Lead Paint Laws

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November 2022
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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 Lead in Paint to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to the elimination of Lead Paint. This is a summary of the discussion on Compliance with Lead Paint Laws, which took place on 16 November 2022.

Presenters: Steve Wolfson (US EPA), Dr Faridah Hussein Were (University of Nairobi), University of Nairobi (Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Philippines), Isabel Artagaveytia (Uruguayan Ministry of Environment)

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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SAICMUCT CDSG CoP Discussion 3 2022 digest
Community of practice summary of discussions

Plastic pollution: ideas for addressing chemicals in plastics

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SAICM
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October 2022
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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have launched a Community of Practice (CoP) on Chemicals and SDGs to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Chemicals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is a summary of the discussion on Plastic pollution: ideas for addressing chemicals in plastics, which took place on 19 October 2022.

Presenters: Brenda Koekkoek (UNEP), Jost Dittkrist (UNEP), Dr. Eeva Leinala (OECD), Mochamad Adi Septiono (Nexus3 Foundation)

Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management
Community of practice summary of discussions

Capacity building – tools that are used

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SAICM
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July 2022
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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have launched a Community of Practice (CoP) on Chemicals and SDGs to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Chemicals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is a summary of the discussion on Capacity building – tools that are used, which took place on 6 July 2022.Presenters: Olivier Wootton (UNITAR), Dr. Olga
Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management
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Plastic pollution: harmful chemicals in our plastics

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UNEP
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June 2022
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Global cumulative plastic production is predicted to reach 34,000 million tonnes between 1950 and 2050.The harmful chemicals released from plastic products throughout their entire life cycle can pose a serious risk to humans and the environment, including when waste is not properly managed, finding its way to air, water and soils.While the preparations for the legally binding agreement on plastic pollution are ongoing, the plastic waste and chemicals in plastics are being discussed at the 2021/2022 meetings of the conferences

Community of practice summary of discussions

Transitioning to paints without added lead: guidance and experience in reformulation

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SAICM
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May 2022
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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 Lead in Paint to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to the elimination of Lead Paint. This is a summary of the discussion on Transitioning to paints without added lead: guidance and experience in reformulation, which took place on 25 May 2022.Presenters: Dr Branko Dunjic (NCPC
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Knowledge Management
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Community of practice summary of discussions

The role and importance of national and regional Highly Hazardous Pesticides strategies

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SAICM
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May 2022
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The SAICM Secretariat, in partnership with the University of Cape Town, established a community of practice on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) to foster discussions, exchange of best practices, and recommendations to address HHPs amongst relevant stakeholders. This is a summary of the discussion on The role and importance of national and regional Highly Hazardous Pesticides strategies, which took place on 18 May 2022.Presenters: Fredrick Otieno (CEJAD), Mark Davis (FAO)The need for action on highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) has received attention
Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Topics: Knowledge Management
Community of practice summary of discussions

Traceability tools across supply chains

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May 2022
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The SAICM Secretariat, in partnership with the University of Cape Town, established a community of practice on Chemicals in Products to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Chemicals in Products (CiP). This is a summary of the discussion on Traceability tools across supply chains, which took place on 12 May 2022.Presenters: Virginia Cram-Martos (UNECE), Lorenzo Zullo (Chemchain), Deborah Taylor (UNECE)With increasing pressure for environmental and social due diligence in
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Knowledge Management
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Community of practice summary of discussions

The Link between Climate Change and Chemical Accidents

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SAICM
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April 2022
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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have launched a Community of Practice (CoP) on Chemicals and SDGs to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Chemicals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is a summary of the discussion on The Link between Climate Change and Chemical Accidents, which took place on 20 April 2022.Presenters: Marie-Ange Baucher (OECD), Dr
Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management
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