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Joseph Ekwo

Scientific Officer at Federal Ministry of Environment

Country: Nigeria

Topics of expertise: Chemicals in products Policymaking Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)

Leonard Tampushi

Senior Principal Environment Officer/Technical Advisor at National environment management authority

Topics of expertise: Policymaking Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) E-waste

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/experts-urge-action-pcbs-sidelines-brs-cops

Experts Urge Action on PCBs on Sidelines of BRS COPs

A Fair on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) convened on the sidelines of the 2023 meetings of the

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/brs-cops-address-convention-efficacy-compliance-resource-mobilization

BRS COPs Address Convention Efficacy, Compliance, Resource Mobilization

The 2023 meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/inc-chair-prepare-zero-draft-plastics-treaty-advance-inc-3

INC Chair to Prepare Zero Draft of Plastics Treaty in Advance of INC-3

The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) to develop an international legally binding instrument

Ndeye Fatou NDIAYE

Chemical Waste Manager at Carbone Guinee

Topics of expertise: Lead in paint Highly Hazardous Pesticides Hazardous chemicals in electronics Chemicals in products Sustainable Development Goals Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Gender mainstreaming E-waste Awareness-raising Circularity Chemicals in textiles Chemicals in electronics

Factsheets and brochures

Addressing Chemicals of Concern: Key messages and lessons learned

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February 2024

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This document summarises lessons learned from the various project activities in three sectors: electrical and electronic equipment (EEE); building and construction; and toys. It also formulates key messages addressed to different stakeholder groups and provides links to guidance and tools developed under the GEF project

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products Hazardous chemicals in electronics

Topics: Chemicals in electronics Chemicals in toys Eco-innovation Chemicals in building products

Video

Why chemicals matter

February 2024

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The video covers the crucial issues surrounding chemical policies in today's world, the unseen effects of chemicals in everyday life and the global push for policies that foster sustainable practices. The video highlights the challenges and innovative solutions that aim to to protect our environment and health, setting the stage for a greener, safer and sustainable future.

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products Hazardous chemicals in electronics

Topics: Chemicals in building products Chemicals in electronics Chemicals in toys Eco-innovation

Project

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/projects/global-best-practices-emerging-chemical-policy-issues-concern-under-saicm

Global Best Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under SAICM

Towards safer products for our environment and health Global environmental problems Global contaminants such as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) or mercury are regulated by Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), namely the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions respectively. A number of additional ‘Emerging