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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

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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

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We live in a chemical world

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September 2019

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We live in a chemical world. Almost everything we touch contains chemicals.

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: Awareness-raising Chemicals in electronics Knowledge Management

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Hazardous Substances in the Life Cycle of Electronics and Electrical Products (HSLEEP)

January 2015

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Hazardous Substances in the Life Cycle of Electronics and Electrical Products (HSLEEP)Hazardous Substances in the Life Cycle of Electronics and Electrical Products (HSLEEP) from UN Environment on Vimeo.

Emerging Policy Issues: Hazardous chemicals in electronics

Topics: Awareness-raising Chemicals in electronics

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/nigeria-turns-tide-electronic-waste

Nigeria turns the tide on electronic waste

The Nigerian Government, the Global Environment Facility and UN

https://saicmknowledge.org/index%2ephp/articles/report-details-options-address-chemicals-electronics

Report Details Options to Address Chemicals in Electronics

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has elaborated options for action policymakers can take to address chemicals

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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