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OECD, Experts Discuss Access to Information on Chemical Safety

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) hosted a webinar on its eChemPortal, which aims to

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Experts Discuss Success Factors in Regulating Lead in Paint

The Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (Lead Paint Alliance) held a webinar for policymakers on eliminating

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WHO Makes Case for Laws to Eliminate Lead Paint

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a policy brief and accompanying technical brief on eliminating

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Lead Paint Alliance Highlights Success Stories Ahead of Week of Action

Ahead of the eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (Lead Paint

Community of practice summary of discussions

Mapping session of Chemicals in Products Globally

September 2020

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The SAICM Secretariat, in partnership with the University of Cape Town, established a community of practice on Chemicals in Products to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to addressing Chemicals in Products (CiP). This is a summary of the discussion on Mapping session of Chemicals in Products Globally, which took place on 17 September 2020.Presenters: Sandra Avérous Monnery (UNEP), Wenjia Fan (UNEP)The aim of this discussion was to learn about how

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products

Topics: Knowledge Management

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Brainstorming implementation of gender mainstreaming into national policies for the sound management of chemicals and waste

September 2020

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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 Brainstorming implementation of gender mainstreaming into national policies for the sound management of chemicals and waste, which took place

Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management

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Awareness raising materials for lead in paint elimination

September 2020

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The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) are launching a new Community of Practice (CoP) on Lead in Paint to bring representatives from different sectors together and to create a learning network around issues related to the elimination of Lead Paint. This is a summary of the discussion on Awareness raising materials for lead in paint elimination, which took place on 23 September 2020.Presenters: Elena Jardan (WHO), Evonne Marzouk (USEPA)

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint

Topics: Knowledge Management

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Overview of the HHP Global Action Plan and way forward

October 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 Overview of the HHP Global Action Plan and way forward, which took place on 21 October 2020.Presenter: Dr Baogen Bu (FAO)Despite the success of many actions to eliminate Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), they continue to pose

Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Topics: Knowledge Management

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UNEP Assesses Eight Issues of Concern for Chemicals and Waste Management

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published an assessment of eight issues of concern for the sound management

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UNEP Compares Options for Science-Policy Interface on Chemicals and Waste

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published a report to facilitate and inform discussions on strengthening the