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About the science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and to prevent pollution: Policy-relevant science to stem the pollution crisis
(2024-06)Pollution – including from chemicals and waste – is a global problem: deadly to humans, destructive to ecosystems and disastrous for economies. To counter these threats, the countries of the world are developing a new ... -
[Presentation] Fourth meeting of the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators
(2025-02)Presentation - Fourth meeting of the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators -
Task team on the “high-level indicator on the global environmental burden attributable to chemicals and waste” First Meeting – 19th September
(2024-09)First meeting OEAHGMI - Workstream 2 task team on the “high-level indicator on the global environmental burden” -
Information exchange on phasing out fluorescent lamps under the Minamata Convention on Mercury - Presentations at the meeting
(2025-03)The workshop "Information exchange on phasing out fluorescent lamps under the Minamata Convention on Mercury" was held on 21st March 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. Building on the June 2023 workshop “Transitioning to Mercury-Free ... -
Information exchange on phasing out fluorescent lamps under the Minamata Convention on Mercury - Key takeaways and lessons learned
(2025-03)The workshop "Information exchange on phasing out fluorescent lamps under the Minamata Convention on Mercury" was held on 21st March 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. Building on the June 2023 workshop “Transitioning to Mercury-Free ... -
Concept Note and Programme Agenda - Enhancing collaboration and communication among mercury analytical laboratories - Networking Webinar #11
(2025-04)Minamata Convention on Mercury (the Convention) is one of the newest multilateral environmental agreements aiming at protecting human health and environment from anthropogenic emissions and release of mercury and mercury ... -
Faith for Earth Coalition - Achievement Report 2024
(2025-04)Highlighting the achievements, accomplishments, and partnerships of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Faith for Earth Coalition in 2024. -
Workshop Report - National Workshop for Kenya on Strengthening the Measure of Progress in Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Sendai Framework Monitoring Process and Enhanced Disaster Loss Data
(2024-11)From 25 to 27 November 2024, the National Workshop on Strengthening the Measure of Progress in Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Sendai Framework Monitoring Process and Enhanced Disaster Loss Data ... -
Workshop Report - National Workshop for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Strengthening the Measure of Progress in Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Sendai Framework Monitoring Process and Enhanced Disaster Loss Data
(2025-01)From 28 to 30 January 2025, the National Workshop on Strengthening the Measure of Progress in Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Sendai Framework Monitoring Process and Enhanced Disaster Loss Data ... -
Workshop Report - Pilot Testing Workshop of the Statistical Guideline for Measuring Flows of Plastic throughout the Life Cycle in Vietnam
(2025-01)The aim of the pilot testing was to introduce the statistical guideline and methodologies for calculating plastics indicators to the GSO of Vietnam and stakeholders responsible for plastic-related statistics in the country, ... -
Report of the Fourth Meeting of the Open-ended Ad hoc Group on Measurability and Indicators - Fourth meeting of the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators
(2025-04)Report of the Fourth Meeting of the Open-ended Ad hoc Group on Measurability and Indicators -
Provisional agenda - International Conference on Chemicals Management Third session
(2012-04)Provisional agenda - International Conference on Chemicals Management Third session -
Summary report on progress in the implementation of the Strategic Approach for the period 2011–2013 - Note by the secretariat: Corrigendum Annex, appendix I
(2016-08)SAICM - Summary report on progress in the implementation of the Strategic Approach for the period 2011–2013 -
Country Report - Colombia: Colombia National Training on Circular Economy Indicators, February 2025
(2025-02)This project aims to build capacity to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy in the context of sustainable development at different levels. Enhancing institutional technical capacities to regularly produce ... -
OzoNews Volume XXV - 31 March 2025
(2025-03)A fortnightly electronic news update on ozone and climate protection and the implementation of the Montreal Protocol brought to you by OzonAction. In this issue: Celebrating 40 Years of the Vienna Convention: From Science ... -
Workshop Report - National Workshop on Climate Change and Disaster-Related Statistics
(2024-12)The national workshop was part of the Statistics and Data project “Resilient and Agile National Statistical Systems to Meet Post-COVID-19 Data Needs to Recover Better”. This project is supported by the 14th tranche of the ... -
OzoNews Volume XXV - 15 March 2025
(2025-03-15)In this issue: In this issue: 1. International Women’s Day: Championing Gender Equality in Ozone & Climate Protection; 2. Mentorship Programme to Strengthen Cooling Sector Launched on International Women’s Day; 3. International ... -
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the environment-related SDG indicators: on the way to 2030
(2025-03)International Requirements and National Experience in Disaster-related and Climate Change Statistics and Policy
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