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Pesticide, Plastic Stabilizer among Chemicals Advanced for Stockholm Review

February 2022

The Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Review Committee (POPRC) to the Stockholm Convention  on persistent organic pollutants

Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides
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In-Person Segment of UNEA-5 to Address Chemicals, Marine Plastics, Green Recovery

January 2022

Chemicals and waste management, marine litter and a green recovery from COVID-19 are some of the

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Ecolabeling a Critical Tool to Manage Chemicals in Electronics

January 2022

Ecolabeling initiatives can help manage chemicals of concern in the electronics sector, according to a report

Emerging Policy Issues: Hazardous chemicals in electronics
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Addressing Chemicals of Concern in Electrical and Electronic Equipment - Options for Action for Policymakers

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December 2021
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The global production and consumption of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) is growing rapidly and EEE has become indispensable in modern societies, enhancing living standards. Currently, the total weight of global EEE consumption (excluding photovoltaic panels) on average increases by 2.5 million metric tons annually. This increasing consumption and production leads to an increase in raw material extraction and accompanying pollution.The options for action proposed in this document are intended to inspire policymakers and to offer guidance on possible entry
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Chemicals in electronics
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Study Estimates Risk of Chemicals in Products to Young Children

December 2021

In their early years, children mouth a variety of products, such as toys, teethers, and pacifiers

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
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Study Finds 55 Chemicals of High-Concern Used in Building Materials

December 2021

Chemicals used in building materials can be a major passive emission source indoors, leading to the deterioration

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
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GEF Council Work Program Features Chemicals and Waste and International Water Projects

December 2021


The 61st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council and the 31st meeting of the

Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
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UNEP FI Report Explores Financing for Green Building

December 2021

A report on finance for sustainable building addresses the growth of housing stock and the expected

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint Chemicals in products
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