GFC Implementation Webinar #7
Regional consultations on GFC Implementation Programmes:
Proposals for the First International Conference (IC-1)
Online Event
The IOMC will host a series of regional webinars as part of further consultations with stakeholders regarding the proposals for Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) Implementation Programmes. These proposals, for consideration of the First International Conference (IC-1: 16-20 November 2026, Geneva), need to be submitted to the GFC Secretariat in June 2026.
Resources and information
During the webinars the draft terms of reference and workplans for two programmes –
(1) Strengthening Legal Frameworks and Institutional Capacities for Chemicals Management, and
(2) Strengthening Economic and Industry Sector Engagement and Action for the Sound Management of Chemicals along Value Chains – will be presented, along with the activities that are supporting a third work area of
(3) Integrating Chemicals and Waste Issues in Sustainable Development Decision-making.
The webinars will be held as follows:
— Regional webinar for Asia-Pacific:
5 May 2026, 8am-9.30am CEST. English only.
Registration Link.
— Regional webinar for Africa and Central and Eastern Europe:
6 May 2026, 10am-11.30am CEST. Interpretation available in English, French, and Russian.
Registration Link.
— Regional webinar for Latin America and the Caribbean:
7 May 2026, 4pm-5.30pm CEST. Interpretation in English and Spanish.
Registration Link.
As with all webinars in the series, participants will have multiple avenues to provide input, including verbal interventions, written comments in the chat, and follow-up written submissions. All webinar recordings, presentations, and a short report will be posted on the webinar website following the event.
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Regional webinar for Asia-Pacific
5 May 2026, 8:00am-9:30am CEST
English only.
Regional webinar for Africa and Central and Eastern Europe
6 May 2026, 10:00am-11:30am CEST
Interpretation available in English, French, and Russian.
Regional webinar for Latin America and the Carribean
7 May 2026, 4:00pm-5:30pm CEST
Interpretation in English and Spanish.


