The precautionary principle is a well-established element of international
environmental policy, which is enshrined in several national and international laws, and is grounded in scientic rationality. The precautionary principle is not speculative, but it involves empirical evidence of a threat and applies an extrapolation from threat to possible impacts that is informed by scientifically understood causal mechanisms.
IPCP Policy Brief: Leveraging solution-oriented assessments for the SPP
The IPCP prepared this policy brief on leveraging solution-oriented assessments as an additional input OWEG-3 for the development of the Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters: Exploring Outputs of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention
A peer-reviewed article co-authored by a number of IPCP members and colleagues provides examples of assessments that the intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on chemicals, waste, and pollution prevention being established under a mandate of the United Nations Environment Assembly could take on. The Panel is being established under a mandate of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
IPCP Policy Brief: Exploring outputs of the SPP on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention
The IPCP prepared a policy brief on exploring outputs of the Science-Policy Panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention as input to OWEG process.
Virtual Workshop: Science and Capacity Building on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
Miriam Diamond, the IPCP board vice chair, will be a speaker at an upcoming “Science and Capacity Building on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention” virtual workshop. The event is free and open to all registered participants. The workshop is co-sponsored by Norway’s Institute of Marine Research, Aarhus University, Denmark & AMAP, University of Massachusetts Amherst, […]
Geneva Environment Network Webinar: Towards a Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution: An Overview
Miriam Diamond, the IPCP board vice chair, will be a speaker at an upcoming Geneva Environment Network webinar: Towards a Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution: An Overview. Featured speakers will present on their participation at different stages in this process, with the aim […]
IPCP Webinar: Setting the Stage for the Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals and Waste
The April 4th webinar is intended to provide input for the upcoming 3rd and last scheduled meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group for establishing a science-policy panel (SPP) on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention, which will take place in Geneva, June 17-21, 2024.
IPCP Board Member Elections (2024-2027)
The International Panel on Chemical Pollution Election Committee (IPCP-EC), composed of Robert Letcher and Anna Soehl, coordinated the IPCP board elections for a 4-year term: 2024-2027. The following board members have been reelected to serve another term: Miriam Diamond, Rainer Lohmann, and Andreas Schaeffer. Additionally four new board members have been elected: Michael Bertram, […]
IPCP Policy Brief: An independent assessment process is a prerequisite for an effective SPP
We urge that processes and procedures of the science-policy panel (SPP) address conflict-of-interest (COI) by: (1) adopting a strong COI policy to avoid undue influence of those holding a direct vested interest in the outcome of the Panel, and (2) conducting periodic audits to ensure that the intent of the COI policy is being upheld in the Panel’s processes and products.
IPCP Activities Update | December 2024
Here are brief summaries of some of key IPCP efforts that the board has been involved in.