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Plastic Pollution INC-5

The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument

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Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Plastic Pollution Treaty

The Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries to adopt a Plastic Pollution Treaty is expected to take place

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13th WTO Ministerial Conference

The 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) will take place in the week of

Manuals and toolkits

Guidance to Provide Footprint Information on Sustainable Alternatives

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Life Cycle Initiative

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May 2020

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As there is an increase in communication of concrete recommendations for better solutions and alternatives to build a better economy that protects nature, there is an increased need to back these recommendations with facts and figures about how they contribute to reduce our impact on the planet.In this sense, the life cycle team has pulled together a very simple 2-page guidance on elements to consider when backing up your recommendations with strong life-cycle based science. The 2-pager also provides links

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Topics: Life Cycle

Policy document

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management

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World Health Organization FAO

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May 2014

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The International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management is the framework on pesticide management for all public and private entities engaged in, or associated with, production, regulation and management of pesticides.The new Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management was approved by the FAO Conference in June 2013. The Code provides standards of conduct serves as a point of reference in relation to sound pesticide life cycle management practices, in particular for government authorities and the pesticide industry.The document is available

Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Report

Sources, Fate and Effects of Microplastics in the Marine Environment (Part 2)

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GESAMP

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May 2015

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This report provides an update and further assessment of the sources, fate and effects of microplastics in the marine environment, carried out by Working Group 40 (WG40) of GESAMP (The Joint Group of Experts on Scientific Aspects of Marine Protection).It follows publication of the first assessment report in this series in April 2015 (GESAMP 2015). The issue of marine plastic litter was raised during the inaugural meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in June 2014. Delegates from 160

Emerging Policy Issues: Nanotechnology

Database

EU Chemicals Legislation Finder

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ECHA

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June 2020

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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF) gives you an overview of the European Union’s legislation on chemicals. You can search for information on your substances, find applicable laws and check what obligations you may have.For each piece of legislation below, you can find a summary of all the relevant information, including the scope, obligations, exemptions, regulatory activities and lists of impacted substances, together with links to the full legal texts in all EU languages.EUCLEF is funded by the EU Programme for

Website

Portal on Per and Poly Fluorinated Chemicals

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OECD

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June 2020

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This Portal serves to facilitate the exchange of information on per and poly-fluorinated chemicals, focusing specifically on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).In order to support a global transition towards safer alternatives, the Portal provides information on the following areas:What are PFASs?Risk reduction approachesAlternativesProduction and emissionsInformation from countriesInformation provided in this portal comes principally from the work done within the context of the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals

E-learning

Updated course on the Minamata Convention on Mercury

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UNEP

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June 2020

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Mercury is a heavy metal that occurs naturally but can also be released into air, water, and soil through anthropogenic activities such as mining, metal and cement production, and combustion of fossil fuels. It is highly toxic and persistent in the environment. It can be transported in the atmosphere great distances, and can enter the food chain and accumulate in flora and fauna.This free and self-paced course introduces you to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which seeks to protect human

E-learning

Earth School

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TED-Ed

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June 2020

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Today, over 1.5 billion children are unable to go to school. Coronavirus’ impact goes beyond the health and economic crisis; it is also jeopardizing the education of students around the world.Teachers are scrambling to offer students lessons online and parents are desperate for activities that will keep their kids engaged and connected to the outside world.In response to this crisis, an unprecedented coalition of over fifty environmental and education experts are collaborating to launch The Earth School: 30 adventures for