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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/un-updates-mercury-projects-cement-industry-gold-mining-cosmetics

UN Updates on Mercury Projects in Cement Industry, Gold Mining, Cosmetics

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is spearheading several initiatives and partnerships to curb mercury use in

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/webinar-promotes-womens-leadership-chemicals-waste-management-sids

Webinar Promotes Women’s Leadership in Chemicals, Waste Management in SIDS

The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in SIDS (ISLANDS) Programme hosted a

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/iccm5-side-events-focus-investors-industry-and-research

ICCM5 Side Events Focus on Investors, Industry, and Research

An Investor Forum, which took place on the sidelines of the fifth session of the International

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

May 2023
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to negative effects on human health.

This page from the European Chemicals Agency provides background on PFAS chemicals and their use in a number of products, including construction materials, paints and chrome plating.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals
Topics: Chemicals in building products
https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/ipen-report-showcases-womens-leading-role-addressing-chemicals-wastes

IPEN Report Showcases Women’s Leading Role in Addressing Chemicals, Wastes

The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) has published a report highlighting women’s leadership on chemicals and

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