SAICM Knowledge Management activities are supported by the GEF 9771 project on Global Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).

Within this framework, the SAICM Secretariat explores ways to create, manage and disseminate knowledge on chemicals of concern. The implementation follows a Knowledge Management Strategy that is being constantly revised and updated. It explores different tools and processes to better manage knowledge cycles, aiming at interlinking knowledge from multiple stakeholders. Communities of practice have been established to support collaborative and innovative exchanges.

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Sun Cho

I am currently supporting the establishment of an online knowledge management system (KMS) for a GEF-funded "Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM)" project which aims to tackle the reduction of using highly hazardous pesticides an

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Asuman Kyabise

My work on training farmers on proper agrochemical use keeps the levels of chemicals in the food chain at minimum residual levels because the farmers are in position to access knowledge on the good agricultural practices that relate to chemical us

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Jovita Tamosaityte

I am currently serving as the Knowledge Management Officer for the GEF-funded the Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS) Programme which supports Small Islands Developing States (SIDS)

Eduardo Caldera Petit
I am the SAICM Programme Officer in charge of the overall management of SAICM GEF funded projects on emerging chemical policy issues. I am also the Knowledge Management Officer who coordinates the development of knowledge and information on chemicals management and responsible for the SAICM knowledge management platform/clearinghouse.My work contributes to ensuring that information is available, accessible, user-friendly, adequate, and appropriate amongst SAICM stakeholders so that policy and decision-makers can take action for the sound management of chemicals towards a healthier environment.I have over twelve years of experience in project management, capacity building, and policy advisory at the United Nations
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Joan Sebastian Vargas Rativa

Estrategias dinámicas y pluriculturales sobre el recurso humano que este interactuando en el ambiente, para brindar acciones más amenas a la manipulación de los insumos provenientes de la naturaleza o fabricados por el ser humano, a fin de salvagu

Lynn Wagner
Lynn M. Wagner is the Senior Director of the SDG Knowledge program at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). In this role, she oversees projects that seek to increase the accountability of decision making for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhance engagement in SDG implementation, develop SDG indicator and reporting tools, and support SDG implementation. Wagner began working with IISD in 1994 as a writer for the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, and she continues to observe and analyze multilateral environmental negotiations with IISD’s flagship publication. She also served as the Senior Manager of IISD Reporting Services’ Knowledge Management Projects from
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Emerging Policy Issues:
Chemicals in products (25) Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (3)
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Academic article

Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy

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January 2020
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Earth is running out of resources needed for manufacturing materials such as chemicals, minerals, and petroleum. Thus, these components are available only at increasing economic and environmental costs. As an important contribution to a sustainable future, chemistry and its products must be adapted to a circular economy (CE)—a system aimed at eliminating waste, circulating and recycling products, and saving resources and the environment.Nearly 140,000 industrial chemicals are marketed worldwide, and new chemicals are becoming more complex (e.g., stereochemistry, functional groups)
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Circularity Knowledge Management
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Building Circularity Platform

January 2020
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The Building Circularity Platform provides an understanding of the circularity concept, its scope and how it contributes to promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns. It also offers a wide range of resources and features stories illustrating how various stakeholders have successfully adopted circular approaches.
Emerging Policy Issues: Chemicals in products
Topics: Circularity Knowledge Management
Factsheets and brochures

SAICM Factsheet

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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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