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https://saicmknowledge.org/events/basel-convention-cop17-rotterdam-convention-cop12-and-stockholm-convention-cop12
Basel Convention COP17, Rotterdam Convention COP12, and Stockholm Convention COP12

The BRS Triple COP, comprising the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17)

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/ozone-cultivates-synergies-tackle-environmental-challenges

Ozone “Cultivates” Synergies to Tackle Environmental Challenges

Delegates to the 35th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 35) to the Montreal Protocol on Substances

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https://saicmknowledge.org/events/35th-meeting-parties-montreal-protocol-mop-35
35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP 35)

The 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone

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https://saicmknowledge.org/events/unea-6
UNEA-6

The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) is the highest decision-making body on environmental matters in the UN

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https://saicmknowledge.org/events/2023-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-28
2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference will convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai

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https://saicmknowledge.org/events/iccm5-preparations-strengthening-reporting-and-capacity-building-implementation-beyond-1
ICCM5 Preparations: Strengthening reporting and capacity building for the implementation of the beyond 2020 framework instrument

Following approval of the SAICM Programme of Work for the period 2021-2023, the SAICM Secretariat initiated

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https://saicmknowledge.org/events/webinar-worldwide-voices-perspectives-tackling-lead
Webinar on Worldwide Voices: Perspectives in tackling lead

On 30 October 2023 (15:00 CET), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) and its partners are

DG Environment
Report

The use of PFAS and fluorine-free alternatives in textiles, upholstry, carpets, leather and apparel

May 2023
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This study, commissioned by DG Environment for the European Commission and produced by Wood and Ramboll.  The objective was to assess the use of PFASs and fluorine-free alternatives in textiles, upholstry, carpets, leather and apparel, including specific focus on volumes of use, technical function, and emissions.

Non-fluorine alternatives considered were hydrocarbons, silicones, dendrimers, polyurethane, nanomaterials, and alternative technologies.  The study makes recommendations for policy, including a REACH restriction on the placing on the market and use of these products that contain any PFAS, and a listing under the Stockholm Convention.  It is also recommended in the report that a restriction could be combined with voluntary industry measures and provisions in public procurement to encourage substitution of PFAS before mandatory legislation is introduced.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals
Topics: Chemicals in building products Chemicals in textiles Sustainable Public Procurement Policymaking Life Cycle
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