The International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) prepared this policy brief on exploring outputs of the SPP on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention as an additional input to the third session of the Open Ended Working Group (OWEG-3) for the development of the Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent […]
Busan Briefings: Day 7 reflections at INC-5 on Plastic Pollution: Navigating science and policy
The 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5) is taking place in in Busan, Republic of Korea on 25 November – 1 December 2024. An IPCP Member is attending and providing daily summaries. As the curtains closed on the seventh and […]
Busan Briefings: Day 6 reflections at INC-5 on Plastic Pollution: Navigating science and policy on plastic pollution
The 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5) is taking place in in Busan, Republic of Korea on 25 November – 1 December 2024. An IPCP Member is attending and providing daily summaries. As Day 6 unfolded at INC-5, the sense […]
Busan Briefings: Day 4 reflections at INC-5 on Plastic Pollution: Moving, but not moving
The 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5) is taking place in in Busan, Republic of Korea on 25 November – 1 December 2024. An IPCP Member is attending and providing daily summaries. As Day 4 of the INC-5 meeting unfolded, […]
IPCP Policy Brief: Exploring outputs of the SPP on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention
The International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) prepared this policy brief on exploring outputs of the SPP on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention as an additional input to the third session of the Open Ended Working Group (OWEG-3) for the development of the Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent […]
IPCP Policy Brief: Leveraging solution-oriented assessments for the Science-Policy Panel
The International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) prepared this policy brief on leveraging solution-oriented assessments as an additional input to the third session of the Open Ended Working Group (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. For detailed background information, please refer to […]
IPCP Webinar: Setting the Stage for the Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals and Waste
The webinar was intended to provide input for the 3rd meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group for establishing a science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention, in Geneva on June 17-21, 2024.
IPCP Webinar Series: POPs in plastic and monitoring approaches
The IPCP hosted a series of webinars, for a UNEP project, on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and POP candidates in plastics.
IPCP Webinar: Unwrapping Conflict of Interest in Chemicals and Waste Governance
This webinar aims to illustrate the role that private interests play in delaying actions that are intended to prevent adverse health impacts from toxic chemicals and waste.
Workshop Recording: Global Chemicals & Waste Management: Grand Challenges & Opportunities
Model letter to policymakers requesting support for a global science-policy body on chemicals, waste and pollution is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.