Topic of interest: Lead paint reformulation, Summary of discussions communities of practice, Chemicals in toys

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Proposed Text on Issues of Concern Submitted for SAICM Post-2020 Process

October 2019

2 September 2019: Delegates to the third meeting of the Intersessional Process Considering the Strategic Approach

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Expert Workshop on Indicators Contributes to SAICM ‘Beyond 2020’ Process

October 2019

23 September 2019: The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) has issued

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SAICM Independent Evaluation Highlights Strengths, Weaknesses, Lessons Learned

October 2019

9 September 2019: The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) has published

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Empowering Sri Lanka’s vital industries to manage chemicals the SMART way

October 2019

A teardrop-shaped tropical island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s economy has been shaped in recent

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Chemicals and waste management: essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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October 2019
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In adopting the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, world leaders outlined a transformational course of action for the people, planet, and prosperity. Chemicals and waste management are related to achieving every aspect of this Agenda.Chemicals and waste management play an important and increasingly significant role in every economic and social sector. Sound management of chemicals throughout their lifecycle is essential to avoiding complex risks to human health and ecosystems, and substantial costs to national economies. Similarly
Topics: Sustainable Development Goals
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African Regional Meeting on Eliminating Lead in Paint Recommends 90 ppm Limit

October 2019

29 May 2019: An African regional workshop on generating support for phasing out lead in paint

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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Independent Evaluation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management from 2006 – 2015

September 2019
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OBJECTIVESThe objective of the evaluation is to provide an analysis of SAICM activities from 2006-2015 to support the intersessional process of the ICCM to develop recommendations and to enable ICCM5 to take an informed decision on future arrangements for the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020.The evaluation, where appropriate, draws on lessons learned with respect to the implementation of the Strategic Approach, including: • Impact of the Strategic Approach; • Strengths, weaknesses and gaps
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UN Celebrates Ozone Layer Recovery, Calls for Continued Action to Reduce Carbon Emissions

September 2019

16 September 2019: The world celebrated the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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