Welcome to the IOMC Webinar Series Website
IOMC: The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals
Webinar Series in Support of GFC Implementation
This series of webinars, starting in 2024, is being conducted by the IOMC as a contribution to the implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals.
The webinars are open to all interested stakeholders participating in the GFC, as well as other stakeholders active or interested in the chemicals and waste management area.
Webinar #6
Preparation of the Global Framework on Chemicals – First International Conference Report on Existing Emerging Policy Issues (EPIs) and other Issues of Concern (IOCs)
Webinar #5
Global Stakeholder Dialogue on GFC Implementation Programmes: update and next steps towards IC-1
Webinar #4
Strengthening National Chemicals Legislation and Institutional Capacities
Webinar #3
Strengthening Economic and Industry Sector Engagement and Action Along Value Chains
Webinar #2
Developing GFC Implementation Programmes
Webinar #1
Global Stakeholder Dialogue on GFC Implementation Programmes
GFC through Safe and Sustainable Innovation
The webinar series explores how the GFC can be translated into practical innovation approaches that reduce harm from chemicals and waste while supporting sustainable development. It highlights how Safe and Sustainable Innovation—grounded in life-cycle thinking, hazard reduction, and circularity—has evolved through global efforts led by different organizations. The series positions innovation as a key driver for achieving GFC targets across sectors and regions, while fostering collaboration among policymakers, industry, and practitioners.
Webinar #1
Implementing the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) through Safe and Sustainable Innovation: Global Perspectives and Practice
The objective of this webinar is to enhance the understanding of the elements of the GFC and the SSbD framework and illustrate how these elements can be applied in the Consumer Electronics sector.
Date: 16 April 2026
Time: 14:00–15:30 (CET)
Online Event
Other Events
IOMC workshop - Punta del Este, June 2025
Strengthening National Chemicals Legislation and Institutional Capacities: a multi-stakeholder workshop to develop a GFC Implementation Programme
IOMC workshop - Paris, February 2025
Economic and Industry Sector Engagement and Action to Implement the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC)
Webinar Series in Support of the Beyond 2020 Process
This series of webinars, conducted between 2021 to 2023 by the IOMC on key cross-sectoral issues and as a contribution to the Beyond 2020 discussions. The webinars were open to all interested stakeholders participating in the SAICM/Beyond 2020 process and beyond.
The aim of the webinars was to exchange information and share examples of good practices and policy options in a multi-sectoral context. Each webinar featured presentations from lead IOMC organizations, as well as a panel discussion and interactive dialogue with participants.
Webinar #1
Addressing Illegal trade and traffic of Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides and Waste for Beyond 2020
Webinar #2
Leveraging Green and Sustainable Chemistry for Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste beyond 2020
Webinar #3
Chemical accident prevention, preparedness and response
Webinar #4
Financial Considerations for Chemicals and Waste Management
Webinar #5
Evaluating Health Impacts from Land-based Pollution: Data Gaps & Proposed Framework and Economic Considerations
Webinar #6
Existing Indicators on Chemicals and Waste Management