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OECD Portal Improves Access to Information on Chemical Properties, Exposure
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has updated its Global Portal to Information on
Can Environmental Negotiations Regain Momentum in 2020?
2020 has a ring to it, holding the promise of a new decade after leaving the
Playground Equipment Contains Dangerous Levels of Lead: IPEN Studies
Children’s playgrounds in Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines and Thailand commonly contain painted equipment with lead
Future Policy Award 2020 Focuses on Protection from Hazardous Chemicals
The World Future Council (WFC) is calling for nominations for an award for protecting human health and
Alliance Calls for Declaration on Strengthening SAICM Beyond 2020
The Secretariat of the Strategic Approach for International Chemicals Management (SAICM) has circulated a report from the December
UNEP Assesses Links between Chemicals and Waste Management and Other Issues
Ahead of a major international gathering on chemicals and waste management, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP Exposes Fight Against Illegal Trade in Pesticides, Mercury
The illegal trade of chemicals is the subject of a report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
SAICM Brief Previews Chemicals Management Needs Beyond 2020
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) published a policy brief on lessons learned since 2006
OECD Describes Benefits of Implementing a Chemical Management System
SAICM Resource Facilitates Networking among Chemicals Policy Experts
online platform that provides news and resources on chemicals of concern. Users can learn about emerging policy issues and their linkages with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 'Chemicals Without Concern' website brings together documents, reports, case studies, infographics, videos, and other resources to provide a coherent knowledge resource on chemicals policy. The SAICM Secretariat welcomes submissions of relevant content.
The website also includes a section for individuals working on chemicals policy issues to register and network with other “people working for a healthier environment.” This database seeks to engage and connect individuals and organizations involved with chemicals management.
The website was developed under the framework of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project on Global Best Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under SAICM, executed by the SAICM Secretariat. The site is currently in beta stage, and feedback is welcomed.
