Communities of Practice
SAICM Emerging Policy Issues
In collaboration with different stakeholders, the SAICM Secretariat will host four communities of practice (CoPs) for dialogue and exchange on emerging policy issues. This will happen through an online discussion forum to share knowledge, best practices, case studies and country-specific experiences. The topics will focus on: Highly Hazardous Pesticides, Lead in Paint, Chemicals in Products and Chemicals and the SDGs.
SAICM invites you to register as a member of any of the four CoPs so you may participate in the online discussions. By signing up, you will receive invitations to the upcoming discussions and their summary digests upon conclusion. To join a CoP, register here
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Funding and Award Opportunities
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Apply for funding via the Special Programme
Deadline extended - Friday, 4 September 2020!
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 The fourth round of applications for the Special Programme was launched on 29 November 2019 in the margins of the third Conference of the Parties of the Minamata Convention. In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the Executive Board of the Special Programme extended the deadline for applications to Friday 4 September 2020.
Additional information can be found in the Guidance on the scope of the Special Programme document which provides information on eligibility and the types of projects that may be funded. For further information, see SAICM's Overall Orientation and Guidance document where 11 basic elements were recognized as critical at the national and regional levels to the attainment of sound chemicals and waste management.
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Future Policy Award for Protection from Hazardous Chemicals
Call for Nominations - extended to 30 June 2020!
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 The Future Policy Award, also known as the “Oscars on best policies”, will celebrate the world’s best laws, policies, and legal frameworks that regulate or ban the use of chemicals that threaten the environment and human health.
Each year, the World Future Council, in collaboration with UN agencies, highlights exemplary policies in one field where innovation and action are particularly urgent. The award ceremony will take place during ICCM5 in July 2021. We encourage all SAICM stakeholders to send applications: Download the Call for Nominations Form
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Welcoming our new Programme Management Officer
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 Eduardo Caldera-Petit
I joined the SAICM Secretariat at the end of 2019 and am excited to be part of such an important team working towards the sound management of chemicals and waste. As the SAICM Programme Officer, I am in charge of the overall management of SAICM GEF funded projects on emerging chemical policy issues. I am also responsible for the SAICM knowledge management platform and communities of practice. My work at the secretariat contributes to ensuring that information on chemicals is available, accessible, user-friendly, adequate and appropriate amongst SAICM stakeholders to enable policy makers to make informed decisions for the sound management of chemicals and waste.
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9th Meeting and 1st Teleconference of the ICCM5 Bureau, May 2020
The ICCM5 Bureau convened for their first teleconference in May 2020! The bureau discussed ways to continue the sound management of chemicals and waste and next steps for IP4 and ICCM5. Thanks to our bureau members for working remotely with SAICM - check out our tweet here! |
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10th Meeting and 2nd Teleconference of the ICCM5 Bureau, June 2020
The tenth meeting and second teleconference of the ICCM5 Bureau took place on 17 June 2020. The ICCM5 President, Bureau Members, Regional Focal Points, representatives of non-governmental organizations and the IOMC, UNEP, observers and the SAICM Secretariat focused on discussing and confirming the new dates for IP4 and ICCM5, as well as next steps for advancing on recommendations to be developed for consideration by ICCM5. A key outcome of the meeting was agreement that ICCM5 will take place from 5-9 July 2021 in Bonn, Germany. Stay tuned for relevant documents to be uploaded as soon as available on our website. |
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 Policy Brief - Lessons from the Past
This policy brief provides some key lessons learned since 2006 that SAICM’s stakeholders may consider in moving forward beyond 2020. Download here! |
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Recent UN International Days
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World Bee Day - May 20
As we stay at home, bees have faced less pollution and human disturbance.
Check out our World Bee Day campaign on Twitter here! |
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World Oceans Day - June 8
Did you know that marine pollution has increased 10x since 1980
affecting at least 267 animal species? See more here! |
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Upcoming UN International Days
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World Humanitarian Day
August 19
World Humanitarian Day is held each year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian activities and to support civilians affected by global crises.
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IISD NEWS
Check out recent news on chemicals issues and their links to the Sustainable Development Agenda, developed by IISD in collaboration with SAICM, and published on the SDG Knowledge Hub
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Upcoming Environmental Conferences
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