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Closer to Home than We Think: Chemicals and the Formula for Sound Management

When industrial disasters make the headlines, we often sit up and take notice. Could it happen

E-learning

E-learning on Multilateral Environmental Agreements

March 2020

Free online courses on the Multilateral Environmental Agreements in various topics: biological diversity, chemicals and waste, climate and atmosphere, environmental governance, marine and freshwater, land and agriculture.These courses are hosted by the United Nations Information Portal on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (InforMEA)

Topics: Knowledge Management

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

E-learning

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

Factsheets and brochures

Lead Paint Factsheet

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UNEP

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November 2019

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This factsheet presents the work of UNEP and the Lead Paint Alliance. The document also highlights its impacts and the SAICM GEF project Lead in paint component.

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Awareness-raising

Factsheets and brochures

Questions & Answers on Lead

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World Health Organization

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June 2020

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Questions and answers on lead from the World Health Organization:What is lead? What is lead poisoning? What are the health effects of lead exposure? What are the costs associated with lead exposure? What are the sources of human exposure to lead? How important are used lead-acid batteries as a source of lead exposure? What is lead paint? Why is lead paint an important source of human exposure? What are the economic costs of lead paint? What is the Global Alliance

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Awareness-raising

Website

Health information about Lead

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World Health Organization ,

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March 2020

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A range of documents provide information about the health impacts of lead, sources of lead exposure and methods for evaluating exposure. Key WHO risk assessment documents concerning lead are also provided. These resources can be used by governments and international and national organizations as the basis for taking preventive actions against adverse health and environmental impacts.

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Awareness-raising

Infographic

Lead infographics

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UNEP

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September 2016

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What are the sources of lead in the environment? Where can you find lead? Who is at risk? How are children exposed to lead? What can you do? Did you know? - Part 1 Did you know? - Part 2 Celebrating our achievements

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Awareness-raising

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

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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.