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Zimasa Nhlapo

Technical Specialist, Department of environment, forestry and fisheries

Jerry T Toe Sr

National Focal Point for Stockholm Convention, Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia
https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/working-group-pushes-forward-guidelines-plastics-pops-incineration

Working Group Pushes Forward on Guidelines for Plastics, POPs, Incineration

A working group of government representatives convened virtually to discuss several items on the agenda for

Factsheets and brochures

Gender mainstreaming in chemicals and waste policies

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HEJSupport International
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August 2020
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New Fact Sheet: Gender mainstreaming in chemicals and waste policiesGender equality is a core human rights and development issue, as highlighted in several international and regional human rights instruments, including those that are part of multilateral environmental agreements. Law-binding and voluntary agreements on chemicals and waste are no exception and play an essential role in increasing the participation of women and men in the management of chemicals and waste, while contributing to gender equality.The fact sheet includes examples of texts
Topics: Gender mainstreaming
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Manuals and toolkits

Brief guide to analytical methods for measuring lead in blood (Second edition)

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World Health Organization GEF ,
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August 2020
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Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. Lead is a cumulative toxicant that affects multiple body systems, including the neurological, haematological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and renal systems. Long-term effects include increased risk of hypertension, ischaemic heart disease and renal disease. Children are particularly vulnerable to the neurotoxic effects of lead, and even low levels of exposure can impair cognitive development and cause behavioural disorders. These
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
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