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Chemicals and Waste Management Community of Practice (CoP)

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Welcome to the Chemicals and Waste Management Community of Practice!

The SAICM Secretariat is facilitating this Community of Practice (CoP) to host ongoing active discussions on issues of concern and chemicals of concern across diverse supply chains, capacity building and other relevant topics.

In 2020, SAICM established four CoPs – Highly Hazardous Pesticides, Chemicals in Products, Lead in Paint, and Chemicals and the Sustainable Development Goals – that have led successful knowledge exchanges.

While the activities of these communities came to an end in 2022, the SAICM Secretariat is continuing the momentum with a single, all-inclusive CoP on chemicals and waste management, in partnership with the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP).

On the SAICM websites, previous discussions on chemicals and waste management are still available.

We look forward to seeing you more often on the Green Forum to share your insights!

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What are the most pressing issues related to chemicals in plastics?

What challenges do we face in managing plastics containing hazardous chemicals?

For those of you who missed last week's chemicals and waste management discussion on chemicals and plastics, I am pleased to share the recording!

Check it out now and leave any additional questions to discuss with your peers or comments for future chemicals and waste management discussion topics!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZk6aCX8JkQ

Learn more from the presentation slide the for discussion on 28 June 2023 "Chemicals in Plastics: A deep dive into composition, recyclability and policy implications." What are the most pressing issues for you related to chemicals in plastics? What challenges are you finding in managing plastics… Read More

This discussion guide outlines the main questions to be discussed during the discussion on 28 June 2023 on Chemicals in Plastics: A deep dive into composition, recyclability and policy implications. Our modern world, increasingly reliant on plastic products, faces a complex challenge. The… Read More

SAICM Secretariat

The GEF-funded project “Global best practices on emerging chemical policy issues of concern under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)” aims at developing tools and guidance for stakeholders in the toys value chain to better track and manage chemicals of concern in… Read More

Dear SAICM Community,
Today I would like to introduce you to the ISLANDS Communities of Practice (CoPs).

The Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island States (ISLANDS) is a UNEP led, GEF funded Programme supporting 33 SIDS in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Indian and Pacific ocean to pursue safe chemical development pathways.

Peer-to-peer and SIDS-to-SIDS learning are key components at ISLANDS. For this reason, the Programme supports 7 communities on the Green Forum on key aspects of our work. The communities are SIDS focused, but everyone interested on these topics is welcome to join.

Thanks and see you in the ISLANDS CoPs!

- ISLANDS https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/222/stream
- Plastics https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/182/stream
- Gender Equality https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/258/stream
- Mercury https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/232/stream
- Used Oil https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/183/stream
- End-of-Life Vehicles https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/180/stream
- E-waste https://www.thegreenforum.org/group/181/stream

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https://www.gefislands.org

Discussion 2 "Best Practices for Responsible Chemical and Waste Management in Companies and SMEs" summary held on 31 May 2023. Effective management of chemicals and waste is a key issue facing many sectors of industry today. As our dependence on chemicals has increased in modern society, so has… Read More

What methods or technologies can be effective in managing the risks associated with chemical and waste management, and in businesses?

How to unlock the full potential of Responsible Care to improve organization's chemical management practices?

What is the role of government policy & regulation in promoting sustainable chemicals and waste management practices in companies?

Last Wednesday, we gathered to discuss best practices for responsible chemical and waste management in companies and SMEs.

Watch the recording now!

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https://youtu.be/zdCCTQDT8hA

What methods or technologies have you found most effective in managing the risks associated with chemical and waste management, and how have these helped you to improve the sustainability performance of your business? What are some potential areas of Responsible Care that you believe could be… Read More

The chemicals industry plays a critical role in driving economic growth and innovation around the world. However, the production and use of chemicals can also have significant environmental and health impacts, particularly if not managed responsibly. Read More

SAICM Secretariat

On 31 May 2023 (14:00 CEST | UTC+2), the SAICM Secretariat and the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership is hosting a discussion on best practices for responsible chemical and waste management in companies and SMEs. Read More