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About International Environmental Technology Centre - UNEP IETC
Waste is a ubiquitous sight in our environment. PET bottles wash up on shores of the most distant islands, plastic has been found in the deepest trenches of our oceans and... -
Advancing the 10 Objectives and Guiding Considerations for Green and...
Infographic highgligting the 10 objectives and guiding considerations for green and sustainable chemistry -
Guidelines to Biological Control of Agricultural Pests: SwitchMed in...
The Guidelines sheds light on the use of biological control as a safe alternative to the various agricultural chemicals. The preparation and publication of the Guidelines is a... -
Stakeholder Engagement Factsheet
Stakeholder engagement is the process by which an organization involves people and institutions who can influence the implementation of initiatives and decisions, as well as... -
IMEO Methane Science Study Framework
Purpose and Scope of the Framework Document - 1.1. The methane science study under the framework of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) (hereafter referred to... -
Children's Rights and the Environment: Report of the United Nations Special...
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Update on New Refrigerants Designations and Safety Classifications - Fact...
The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an update on ASHRAE standards for refrigerants and to introduce the new refrigerants that have been awarded an «R» number over the... -
Chemicals and Waste - Factsheet
From shampoo to toothpaste, clothing to cosmetics, and light bulbs to food, almost every product we buy involves the use of chemicals in some form or other. Of the over 100,000... -
The New iPIC Platform: The Updated Informal Prior Informed Consent Platform...
iPIC is a voluntary and informal mechanism of information exchange on intended trade between countries in ozone depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs),... -
The Quick Start Programme: 13 years of Advancing Sound Chemicals Management...
Established in 2006 by the first International Conference on Chemicals Management – the Quick Start Programme (QSP) concluded in December 2019. This year is significant and... -
The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) - [Factsheet]
The Strategic Approach To International Chemicals Management (SAICM) mandate expires in 2020, long before we will reach the target of minimizing the health and environmental... -
UNEP Global Mercury Partnership: Mercury in Products Area
Large amounts of mercury are used globally in numerous products and manufacturing processes. Yet, for most products, there are effective alternatives to mercury available. -
Glossary and References: OzonAction Kigali Fact Sheet 14
This fact sheet provides a list of the definition of terms and acronyms used in the Kigali Fact Sheet series as well as links to other useful information. -
UNEP Global Mercury Partnership: Chlor-Alkali Area
The mercury-cell process is one of three manufacturing processes used by the chlor-alkali sector to produce chlorine and caustic soda. Mercury-cell chlor-alkali production... -
Chemicals and Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean - [Factsheet]
In Latin America and the Caribbean, UN Environment and the GEF work together to strengthen national capacity for the elimination and sound management of chemicals and wastes.... -
[Factsheet] - Overview Report II: An Overview of Current Scientific...
This factsheet style is used to efficiently present the relevant information for each chemical, including the chemicals’ life cycles including production and use, emission... -
DDT: A Toxic Legacy
Only 18 countries worldwide still use Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, or DDT, to control vector-borne diseases like malaria. But long-term exposure to DDT, a toxic chemical,... -
Gender Factsheet: Why Does Gender Matter in the Sound Management of...
While exposure to harmful chemicals poses a health risk to everyone, studies have shown that males and females are affected differently. -
Nanotechnology and Manufactured Nanomaterials - Assessment Report on Issues...
A two-page summary of the information on nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials contained in the 2020 UNEP Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste... -
Chemicals in Products (CiP) - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern
A two-page summary of the information on chemicals in products contained in the 2020 UNEP Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to...