UNEP welcomes new Global Framework on Chemicals

During the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) the world has agreed the Global Framework on Chemicals.

The framework is based around 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste. Governments have committed to creating, by 2030, the regulatory environment to reduce chemical pollution and implement policies to promote safer alternatives. Whereas industry has committed to managing chemicals in a way that reduces chemical pollution and adverse impacts by 2030.

The framework calls for, by 2035, a phase out of highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture where the risks have not been managed and safer alternatives are available.

This is all very welcome at ISLANDS, were we support SIDS countries to reduce and manage chemicals pollution, including highly hazardous pesticides.