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Case studies on the implementation of the WHO Chemicals Road Map

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World Health Organization
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January 2021
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The World Health Organization is publishing a series of national case studies on the implementation of the WHO Chemicals Road map, which was adopted in World Health Assembly Decision 70(23).The case studies were developed by different Member States, including members of the Global Chemicals and Health Network. They illustrate the role the health sector plays in the sound management of chemicals, recognizing the need for multi-sectoral cooperation at a national level.The case studies concentrate on different actions of the road
Emerging Policy Issues: Pharmaceutical pollutants Chemicals in products
Topics: Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Management
WHO Chemicals Road Map Case study: chemicals Management Plan (‎‎CMP)‎‎ Science Committee in Canada Case study: chemical safety in schools in the Philippines Case study: COVID-19 and methanol poisoning in Azerbaijan Case study: development of a road map towards sound management of biocides in Georgia Case study: fair environmental conditions in urban areas in Germany Case study: implementation of national guideline on establishment of Nigeria Poison Information Control and Management Centres Case study: implementation of the Minamata Convention by the health sector in Brazil Case study: mainstreaming chemicals management into the sustainable development agenda in Belarus Case study: medical waste management in Bhutan Case study: occupational health risk in metal artisanal workplaces in Bhutan Case study: plan of action to implement the WHO chemical road map in Jordan Case study: successful collaborative multi-agency approach to deliver on the WHO Chemicals Road Map in New Zealand Case study: using the WHO CRM and Workbook to determine country priorities for sound management of chemicals and waste
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SAICM Factsheet

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SAICM
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November 2019
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The ChallengeThe Strategic Approach To International Chemicals Management (SAICM) mandate expires in 2020, long before we will reach the target of minimizing the health and environmental impacts of chemicals throughout their lifecycle. Overall progress has been uneven and there is still a significant need for development and implementation of effective chemical and waste management policies and practices around the globe.What We DoSAICM provides a valuable multi-stakeholder forum to discuss and address the many challenges facing the adoption and implemen-tation of
Emerging Policy Issues: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Hazardous chemicals in electronics Highly Hazardous Pesticides Nanotechnology Perfluorinated Chemicals Pharmaceutical pollutants Lead in paint Chemicals in products
Topics: Chemicals in electronics Knowledge Management
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Pollinators and Pesticides - Keeping our bees safe

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UNEP
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May 2019
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Pollination is the transfer of pollen between the male and female parts of flowers to enable fertilization and reproduction. The majority of cultivated and wild plants depend on animal vectors, known as pollinators, to transfer pollen. However, other means of pollen transfer such as self-pollination or wind-pollination are also important. Pollinators comprise a diverse group of animals dominated by insects, especially bees. More than 75% of the leading types of global good crops are visited by animal pollinators, such as
Emerging Policy Issues: Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Topics: Awareness-raising
https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/eco-innovating-jordanian-smes

Eco-innovating with Jordanian SMEs

Awash with heritage, ancient sites, broad swathes of desert and – home to Petra – one

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/minamata-convention-progress-report-highlights-actions-mercury-management

Minamata Convention Progress Report Highlights Actions on Mercury Management

The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury issued a report outlining activities carried out from

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/experts-call-new-ways-identify-and-address-chemical-issues-concern

Experts Call for New Ways to Identify and Address Chemical Issues of Concern

The Strategic Alliance for International Chemicals Management (SAICM) convened a technical briefing to discuss issues of

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/informal-group-reviews-draft-high-level-declaration-iccm5

Informal Group Reviews Draft High-level Declaration for ICCM5

An informal drafting group has concluded its work to develop a first draft of a possible high-level

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/pace-releases-guidance-circular-economy-transition-five-sectors

PACE Releases Guidance for Circular Economy Transition in Five Sectors

The Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE) Secretariat has released five publications that outline how

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/intersessional-work-advances-towards-beyond-2020-chemicals-framework

Intersessional Work Advances Towards Beyond 2020 Chemicals Framework

The intersessional work has progressed substantially on advancing the Beyond 2020 chemicals framework. Four topical working groups

https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/chemicals-working-group-recommends-targets-beyond-2020-framework

Chemicals Working Group Recommends Targets for Beyond 2020 Framework

A virtual working group has proposed a set of targets for the Beyond 2020 chemicals framework

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