Areas of work
Through our work we call for appropriate action on emerging policy issues as they arise and to forge consensus on priorities for cooperative action.
Hazardous chemicals in electronics
Electronic and electrical products contain a number of hazardous substances, including lead,... Read More
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are a class of chemicals that can mimic our own hormones... Read More
Pharmaceutical pollutants
As indicated in the GCO II, Pharmaceuticals are indispensable for human and animal health.... Read More
Perfluorinated Chemicals
Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a family of thousands of chemicals widely used in... Read More
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology includes the manufacture, use and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale. ... Read More
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Pesticides are inherently hazardous, and among them, a relatively small number of Highly... Read More
Lead in paint
Promoting regulatory and voluntary action by government and industry to phase out lead in paint. Read More
Chemicals in products
Chemicals are important components in many of the products modern society uses and relies on.... Read More
Knowledge Management
SAICM Knowledge Management activities are supported by the GEF 9771 project on Global Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). Within this framework, the SAICM Secretariat explores ways to create, manage and disseminate knowledge on chemicals of concern. The implementation follows a Knowledge Management Strategy that is being constantly revised and updated. It explores different tools and processes to better manage knowledge cycles, aiming at interlinking knowledge from multiple stakeholders. Communities of practice have been established to support collaborative and innovative exchanges. Read More
