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[Postponed] ICCM5: Fifth Session of the International Conference for Chemicals Management

The Fifth Session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) has been postponed until further

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First meeting of the intersessional process considering the Strategic Approach and sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020 (IP1)

The first meeting of the intersessional process took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from 7 to 9

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Technical Expert Workshop on Indicators

A technical expert workshop on indicators, generously hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom,

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Fifth Meeting of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)

The ICCM was originally scheduled to take place in October 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the

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G7 Workshop on Lead as a Major Threat for Human Health and the Environment

The Group of 7 (G7) workshop themed, ‘Lead as a Major Threat for Human Health and

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8th Global Nitrogen Conference [Virtual]

The 8th International Nitrogen Initiative Conference (INI2020) was scheduled to convene in Berlin, Germany, from 3-7 May

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Workshop on Governance in the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste Beyond 2020

The German Government will host and UNITAR will organize a multi-stakeholder workshop to explore possible enabling

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A chemicals strategy for a sustainable chemicals revolution

December 2022

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Chemicals production and consumption is set to double by 2030, from a $5 trillion industry globally in 2017, with production set to increase, mainly in emerging economies. If chemicals production is doubled, chemical pollution must not double as a consequence – rather we should aim to significantly reduce it from current levels.

Current international attempts at the massive undertaking of addressing chemical pollution are not working. For the world to solve the major environmental and health challenges we face, there must be a sustainable chemicals revolution. We can only achieve this through senior-level engagement with the chemical sciences community through an authoritative, intergovernmental science-policy interface.

The Royal Society of Chemistry engaged with scientists in their community to develop the vision for a chemicals strategy, relevant to any nation in principle. Four pillars were identified on which any chemicals strategy has to be based: education, innovation, circular economy and regulation. National governments must invest in these areas and create a responsible framework of action for chemicals management.

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Country: United Kingdom