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https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/kazakhstan-nigeria-and-south-africa-strengthening-capacity-manage-chemicals

Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and South Africa Strengthening Capacity to Manage Chemicals

The UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Chemicals and Waste Management Programme is implementing projects to help Kazakhstan

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/european-commission-adopts-circular-economy-action-plan

European Commission Adopts Circular Economy Action Plan

The European Commission has adopted a plan focusing on the design and production for a circular

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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder

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ECHA
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June 2020
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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF) gives you an overview of the European Union’s legislation on chemicals. You can search for information on your substances, find applicable laws and check what obligations you may have.For each piece of legislation below, you can find a summary of all the relevant information, including the scope, obligations, exemptions, regulatory activities and lists of impacted substances, together with links to the full legal texts in all EU languages.EUCLEF is funded by the EU Programme for
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Portal on Per and Poly Fluorinated Chemicals

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OECD
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June 2020
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This Portal serves to facilitate the exchange of information on per and poly-fluorinated chemicals, focusing specifically on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).In order to support a global transition towards safer alternatives, the Portal provides information on the following areas:What are PFASs?Risk reduction approachesAlternativesProduction and emissionsInformation from countriesInformation provided in this portal comes principally from the work done within the context of the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group.
Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals
https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/saicmgef-project-aims-help-indonesia-develop-national-standard-regulate-lead-paint

SAICM/GEF Project Aims to Help Indonesia Develop National Standard to Regulate Lead Paint

Indonesia has launched a project that will help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remove lead in

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/safer-use-chemicals-can-help-protect-biodiversity

Safer use of chemicals can help protect biodiversity

From the smallest parasitic bacterium living in the bladder of a primate to the blue whale

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/university-cape-town-will-initiate-professional-masters-chemicals-risk-management-2022

University of Cape Town will initiate a professional masters in chemicals risk management from 2022

The Division will be commencing a masters degree programme on chemicals management in 2022.  Students are

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Updated course on the Minamata Convention on Mercury

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UNEP
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June 2020
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Mercury is a heavy metal that occurs naturally but can also be released into air, water, and soil through anthropogenic activities such as mining, metal and cement production, and combustion of fossil fuels. It is highly toxic and persistent in the environment. It can be transported in the atmosphere great distances, and can enter the food chain and accumulate in flora and fauna.This free and self-paced course introduces you to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which seeks to protect human
https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/who-chemical-risk-assessment-network-virtual-meeting
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Earth School

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TED-Ed
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June 2020
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Today, over 1.5 billion children are unable to go to school. Coronavirus’ impact goes beyond the health and economic crisis; it is also jeopardizing the education of students around the world.Teachers are scrambling to offer students lessons online and parents are desperate for activities that will keep their kids engaged and connected to the outside world.In response to this crisis, an unprecedented coalition of over fifty environmental and education experts are collaborating to launch The Earth School: 30 adventures for
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