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to the new Knowledge Platform of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

Here you can access useful resources, read articles, find out about latest events, meet people and join our communities of practice on the SAICM emerging chemical policy issues

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Our Communities of Practice are spaces of exchange on the sound management of chemicals and waste among representatives from academia, governments, industry, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, consumers, and citizens

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Check our calendar of events where discussions and decisions are taken to shape the future of chemicals and their impact in our environment and health

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Meet the people working for a safer and healthier future for all of us

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Keep updated on news on chemicals of concern as well as challenges and achievements to progress towards the SDGs

Chemicals in products

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

Hazardous chemicals in electronics

Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Lead in paint

Nanotechnology

Perfluorinated Chemicals

Pharmaceutical pollutants

Policy brief

A review of PFAS as a Chemical Class in the Textiles Sector

For over a decade, under both SAICM and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the class of chemicals known as PFAS is gaining increasing international attention.

Policy Document

Global elimination of lead paint: why and how countries should take action

Lead has toxic effects on almost all body systems and is especially harmful for children and pregnant women. Lead paint is an avoidable source of exposure to lead.

Report

Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

Gender Review Mapping with a Focus on Women and Chemicals: Impact of Emerging Policy Issues and the Relevance for the Sustainable Development Goals

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People working for a healthier environment

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Antonia Burgess

Our research on chemicals, particularly focusing on issues relating to lead exposure, significantly contributes to a healthier environment in several ways.

Mpendulo Dlamini

I provide input to the implementation and regulation of Air Quality Management systems in the Western Cape Province. Researching about chemicals and regulating their use and emission to the atmosphere is my works contribution to a healthier environment.

Faridah

Carrying out research on diverse chemical exposure and related health effects to influence policy
Conducting programs geared towards reduction in chemical exposure including phasing out lead in paints since 2013
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Lilian Corra

Contributing with the chemical negotiation processes since 20 years ago (Stockholm and Minamata Conventions as well as IFCS and SAICM negotiation process, 8 years in the SAICM Bureau representing the Health Sector) as well as with the implementation at the regional and country level. Teaching at post-degree level and contributing with research. Experience in development of decision making tools to improve capacity building at oriented to multistakeholder participation and evaluation of the Health and Environmental effects of chemicals as well to contribute to a better understanding of the health effects and cost of inaction and implement polices and strategies.

Nalini Sharma

I lead the SAICM Secretariat to advance on the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020.Prior to that I have led the Special Programme, which is a financial mechanism to support institutional strengthening at the national level for the chemicals and waste cluster, including SAICM.

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