UNEP is a primary driving force in the UN system for international activities related to the sound management of chemicals. The aim is to promote chemical safety and provide countries with access to information on toxic chemicals. UNEP promotes chemical safety by providing policy advice, technical guidance and capacity building to developing countries and those with economies in transition, including activities on chemicals related to the implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
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The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to prepare a global legally binding instrument on Mercury (INC4) will be held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 27 June to 2 July 2012.
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Follow up on Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) Activities after UNEP GC/GMEF at its 26th session (February 2011):
* UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner, had the honour to refer to decision 26/3 on chemicals and waste management by looking forward to the continued and increased support hoping that the work will progress well in relation to the chemicals and waste management decision, including lead and cadmium. For further details please contact lead-cadmium.chemicals@unep.org
* Information on becoming a contributor to the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP). Read more
* Second meeting of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint will be in Bangkok, Thailand from 9 to 11 July 2012
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UNEP Making a Difference - Narrative by Per Bakken, Head, UNEP Chemicals Branch.
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