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Community of practice summary of discussions

Accelerating the implementation of SDG 12.4

November 2020

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

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/ipen-saicm-report-chemicals-disproportionate-impacts-women

IPEN, SAICM Report on Chemicals’ Disproportionate Impacts on Women

A report published by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and the Strategic Alliance for International Chemicals

Report

Chemicals of concern in electronics: Review of legislative and regulatory approach

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UNEP

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February 2021

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This UNEP report provides a comprehensive but not necessarily exhaustive overview of the various regulatory approaches for CoC in EEE. Further inputs from the international community are welcomed to complement the research, especially with regards to relevant regulations that are not yet captured in the report.Chemicals in products and hazardous substances within the life cycle of electrical and electronic products have been longstanding emerging policy issues under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). To further advance these issues

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Topics: E-waste Chemicals in electronics

Lynn Wagner

Senior Director, SDG Knowledge and Interim Director, Reporting Services

Topics of expertise: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management

Event

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/inception-workshop-saicm-gef-project

Inception Workshop of SAICM GEF Project

The objectives of the workshop included:

a) To update project execution partners on the project scope

Factsheets and brochures

Chemicals and waste management: essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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IOMC

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October 2019

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In adopting the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, world leaders outlined a transformational course of action for the people, planet, and prosperity. Chemicals and waste management are related to achieving every aspect of this Agenda.Chemicals and waste management play an important and increasingly significant role in every economic and social sector. Sound management of chemicals throughout their lifecycle is essential to avoiding complex risks to human health and ecosystems, and substantial costs to national economies. Similarly

Topics: Sustainable Development Goals

Event

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/fourth-meeting-saicm-intersessional-process

Fourth Meeting of the SAICM Intersessional Process

The Fourth Meeting of the Intersessional Process (IP4) for Considering the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals

Video

SAICM Emerging Policy Issues Video

January 2020

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Have you ever noticed how many chemicals shape people’s daily lives? They keep homes sparkling clean, boost food production, and are included in virtually all manufactured goods surrounding you right now. Chemicals drive the economy but as we produce more than ever before, they have to deliver their benefits without damaging our health and environment.Toxic lead paint for example is still used in many regions of the world and Highly hazardous pesticides continue to poison agricultural workers and contaminate the

Emerging Policy Issues: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Hazardous chemicals in electronics Highly Hazardous Pesticides Nanotechnology Perfluorinated Chemicals Pharmaceutical pollutants Lead in paint Chemicals in products

Topics: Chemicals in electronics Knowledge Management

Event

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/paint-reformulation-smes-launching-workshop-indonesia

Paint Reformulation in SMEs Launching Workshop: Indonesia

The event, organized by Nexus 4 (formerly BaliFokus, an IPEN NGO partner) aims to officially launch

Event

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/paint-reformulation-smes-launching-workshop-ncpc-china

Paint Reformulation in SMEs Launching Workshop: NCPC China

The event, organized by the Chinese National Cleaner Production Center (CNCPC), aims to share and discuss