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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/online-toolbox-supports-national-chemicals-management

Online Toolbox Supports National Chemicals Management

The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) has redesigned its toolbox for helping countries

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/virtual-working-groups-advancing-beyond-2020-chemicals-framework

Virtual Working Groups Advancing Beyond 2020 Chemicals Framework

Officials have established four working groups to help develop a framework on the sound management of

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/gef-council-approves-work-program-endorses-private-sector-engagement-strategy

GEF Council Approves Work Program, Endorses Private Sector Engagement Strategy

In his opening address to the 59th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council, GEF CEO

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/asia-pacific-chemical-industry-discusses-updates-strategic-framework

Asia-Pacific Chemical Industry Discusses Updates to Strategic Framework

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue hosted a discussion on the 2020-2023 strategic framework for the region. The

Community of practice summary of discussions

Compliance and enforcement mechanisms in a lead paint law

November 2020
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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) are launching a new 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 and enforcement mechanisms in a lead paint law, which took place on 10 November 2020.Presenters: Amanda Rawls (ABA-ROLI), Negin Mostaghim
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Knowledge Management
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Accelerating the implementation of SDG 12.4

November 2020
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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 Accelerating the implementation of SDG 12.4, which took place on 25 November 2020.Presenter: Tessa Goverse (UNEP)In 2015, world leaders
Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management
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Enforcement of products

November 2020
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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 Enforcement of products, which took place on 26 November 2020.Presenters: Anna Fransson (Kemi), Stéphane Content (Cefic)Enforcement is essential, and without enforcement any law will be ineffective. This also calls for
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Knowledge Management
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Management on classes of chemicals and flame retardants in the textiles sector

December 2020
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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 Management on classes of chemicals and flame retardants in the textiles sector, which took place on 10 December 2020.Presenter: Ilch Yiliqi (NRDC)The textile industry, as one of SAICM’s priority sectors
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Knowledge Management
https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/virgin-plastic-production-must-be-addressed-pollution-treaty-expert-brief

Virgin Plastic Production Must be Addressed in Pollution Treaty: Expert Brief


A policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) highlights the need to carefully

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/household-plastic-products-disrupt-endocrine-system-threaten-human-health

Household Plastic Products Disrupt Endocrine System, Threaten Human Health


Over 1,000 manufactured chemicals used today are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including flame retardants, dioxins, UV-stabilizers, and toxic metals such as lead

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