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E-learning

UN Environment Programme and Partners Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

March 2020
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Suite of online Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), developed by the UN Environment Programme and partners on different topics:Marine litterUrban metabolism for policy makersIntroduction to life cycle thinkingEnvironmental security and sustaining peaceDisasters and ecosystems: Resilience in a changing climateWheels of metals: Urban mining for a circular economyFood and our future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast AsiaGreening consumption and productionClose the Loop - SDG 12 Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and production in LACAll courses are available here
Topics: Knowledge Management
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The E-Waste Challenge

March 2020
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This course will help the participants to understand why and how to manage e-waste in an environmentally sound manner and how action on e-waste could be taken in their own life, business, or organization.The aims of the course are to:Show how sound management of e-waste can help reduce GHG emissions, mitigate climate change and prevent hazards to health and the environment in accordance with the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm conventions;Share best practices, technological innovations, and sustainable e-waste recovery and inclusive

Emerging Policy Issues: Hazardous chemicals in electronics Chemicals in products
Topics: E-waste Chemicals in electronics Knowledge Management
https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/saicm-brief-previews-chemicals-management-needs-beyond-2020

SAICM Brief Previews Chemicals Management Needs Beyond 2020

The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) published a policy brief on lessons learned since 2006

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/saicm-resource-facilitates-networking-among-chemicals-policy-experts

SAICM Resource Facilitates Networking among Chemicals Policy Experts

online platform that provides news and resources on chemicals of concern. Users can learn about emerging policy issues and their linkages with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The 'Chemicals Without Concern' website brings together documents, reports, case studies, infographics, videos, and other resources to provide a coherent knowledge resource on chemicals policy. The SAICM Secretariat welcomes submissions of relevant content.

The website also includes a section for individuals working on chemicals policy issues to register and network with other “people working for a healthier environment.” This database seeks to engage and connect individuals and organizations involved with chemicals management. 

The website was developed under the framework of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project on Global Best Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under SAICM, executed by the SAICM Secretariat. The site is currently in beta stage, and feedback is welcomed. 

Community of practice summary of discussions

Examples and case studies on strategies for identifying HHPs from different perspectives

September 2020
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The SAICM Secretariat, in partnership with the University of Cape Town, established a community of practice on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) to foster discussions, exchange of best practices, and recommendations to address HHPs amongst relevant stakeholders. This is a summary of the discussion on Examples and case studies on strategies for identifying HHPs from different perspectives, which took place on 16 September 2020.Presenters: Dr Richard Brown (WHO), Dr Halshka Graczyk (ILO), Dr Keith Tyrell (PAN-UK), Dr Christoph Neumann (CropLife International)
Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Topics: Knowledge Management

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/online-discussion-enforcement-products
Online discussion: Enforcement of products

The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town

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https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/events/online-discussion-management-classes-chemicals-and-flame-retardants-textiles-sector
Online discussion: Management on classes of chemicals and flame retardants in the textiles sector

The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/saicm-brief-explores-costing-tools-sound-chemicals-management

SAICM Brief Explores Costing Tools for Sound Chemicals Management

In a new policy brief, the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) shows how governments are

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