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HAC Ministers Release Joint Statement to Advance Plastic Treaty Talks
The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution (HAC) issued a joint ministerial statement ahead of
INC Chair to Prepare Zero Draft of Plastics Treaty in Advance of INC-3
The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) to develop an international legally binding instrument
IPEN Report Showcases Women’s Leading Role in Addressing Chemicals, Wastes
The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) has published a report highlighting women’s leadership on chemicals and
Report Details Options to Address Chemicals in Electronics
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has elaborated options for action policymakers can take to address chemicals
SAICM Report Focuses on Circularity in the Electronics Sector in CEE
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) has published a report that details actions and
UNEP Report Provides Guidance on Compliance, Enforcement of Lead Paint Laws
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published guidance on lead paint law compliance and enforcement, which
Emerging Policy Issue
Lead in paint
Lead can be present at high levels in paint, especially in the over 100 countries that still allow the manufacture, import and sale of paints containing lead. Lead is a cumulative toxic element particularly harmful to young children and pregnant
Emerging Policy Issue
Chemicals in products
Chemicals are important components in many of the products modern society uses and relies on. However, Chemicals of concern may be released at any stage of the product life cycle. resulting in potential exposures of humans and the environment, including
Emerging Policy Issue
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology includes the manufacture, use and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale. While there is no internationally agreed definition, nanomaterials have been described as in the size range of 1 to 100 nanometres. The global nanotechnology market is expected to
Emerging Policy Issue
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Pesticides are inherently hazardous, and among them, a relatively small number of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) cause disproportionate harm to the environment and human health including severe environmental hazards, high acute and chronic toxicity.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
