GFC Implementation Webinar #2

Developing GFC Implementation Programmes

30 September 2024, 1:00 PM–2:30PM CEST

Online Event

This webinar is part of a series of webinars 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.

Resources and information

The Global Framework on Chemicals, adopted by the ICCM5 in Bonn, Germany in 2023, provides a vision and 28 Global Targets for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste, for a safe, healthy and sustainable future.

The Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) is committed to playing a role in supporting the implementation of the GFC and has accepted the invitation in ICCM5 Resolution V/8 to work with stakeholders in developing “Implementation Programmes” (IPs) for consideration by the first International Conference in 2026.

Starting in 2024, the IOMC will host a series of webinars in support of GFC implementation.

Following the first “Global Stakeholder Dialogue on GFC Implementation Programmes” (webinar #1), this second webinar will seek stakeholder input on the proposals featured in the IOMC discussion note “Development of GFC implementation programmes to advance integrated chemicals and waste management: national systems, industry engagement, and sustainable development linkages”.

The document features general considerations for GFC programme development as well as suggestions for three programme topics referred to in the GFC: national systems, industry engagement, and sustainable development linkages.

IOMC discussion document available here.

More information about the IOMC and the GFC: https://partnership.who.int/iomc/global-framework-on-chemicals

Draft IOMC discussion note on developing GFC implementation programmes

OPEN FOR COMMENTS

IOMC Discussion Note Cover
Dear GFC stakeholders and other interested parties, please use this form or send your comments to cwm@unitar.org.
Deadline for written comments: as soon as possible and not later than 15 October 2024.
Please note that this deadline is only for comments and feedback to questions and ideas specifically addressed in this discussion paper. However, there is no deadline for your input on implementation programmes generally or any other issues not addressed in this paper.