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Case studies on the implementation of the WHO Chemicals Road Map

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World Health Organization
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January 2021
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The World Health Organization is publishing a series of national case studies on the implementation of the WHO Chemicals Road map, which was adopted in World Health Assembly Decision 70(23).The case studies were developed by different Member States, including members of the Global Chemicals and Health Network. They illustrate the role the health sector plays in the sound management of chemicals, recognizing the need for multi-sectoral cooperation at a national level.The case studies concentrate on different actions of the road
Emerging Policy Issues: Pharmaceutical pollutants Chemicals in products
Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management
WHO Chemicals Road Map Case study: chemicals Management Plan (‎‎CMP)‎‎ Science Committee in Canada Case study: chemical safety in schools in the Philippines Case study: COVID-19 and methanol poisoning in Azerbaijan Case study: development of a road map towards sound management of biocides in Georgia Case study: fair environmental conditions in urban areas in Germany Case study: implementation of national guideline on establishment of Nigeria Poison Information Control and Management Centres Case study: implementation of the Minamata Convention by the health sector in Brazil Case study: mainstreaming chemicals management into the sustainable development agenda in Belarus Case study: medical waste management in Bhutan Case study: occupational health risk in metal artisanal workplaces in Bhutan Case study: plan of action to implement the WHO chemical road map in Jordan Case study: successful collaborative multi-agency approach to deliver on the WHO Chemicals Road Map in New Zealand Case study: using the WHO CRM and Workbook to determine country priorities for sound management of chemicals and waste
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Chemicals and Waste Declaration Discussions Focus on Structure, Key Elements

December 2020

An informal drafting group on a possible High-Level Declaration (HLD) on the Sound Management of Chemicals

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Online Toolbox Supports National Chemicals Management

December 2020

The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) has redesigned its toolbox for helping countries

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Virtual Working Groups Advancing Beyond 2020 Chemicals Framework

December 2020

Officials have established four working groups to help develop a framework on the sound management of

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GEF Council Approves Work Program, Endorses Private Sector Engagement Strategy

December 2020

In his opening address to the 59th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council, GEF CEO

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Asia-Pacific Chemical Industry Discusses Updates to Strategic Framework

December 2020

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue hosted a discussion on the 2020-2023 strategic framework for the region. The

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SAICM Secretariat Team

December 2020
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SAICM Secretariat Team
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Plastics Pose a Threat to Human Health

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IPEN , Endocrine Society
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December 2020
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Plastics Pose a Threat to Human Health: Authoritative Reports Shows Plastics and Microplastics are Pervasive Sources of Exposure to Dangerous Endocrine-disrupting ChemicalsPlastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health. An authoritative new report, Plastics, EDCs, & Health, from the Endocrine Society and the IPEN (International Pollutants Elimination Network), presents a summary of international research on the health impacts of EDCs and describes the alarming health effects of widespread contamination from EDCs in plastics.EDCs are
Emerging Policy Issues: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
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