Focal points—nominated by governments, intergovernmental bodies, non-governmental organizations and the private sector—play a vital role in advancing the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC). Together, they act as key links between their diverse stakeholders and the GFC Secretariat, helping to coordinate efforts, share information, and support the implementation of the Framework’s objectives at national, regional, and global levels.

By engaging across sectors and constituencies, focal points help ensure that the GFC’s vision—a planet free from harm from chemicals and waste—reflects a wide range of perspectives and is responsive to real-world needs. They raise awareness, mobilize key actors, and promote collaboration on policies and practices aligned with the Framework’s goals.

As the GFC moves from commitment to implementation, strong and well-connected focal points are essential for building momentum and enhancing institutional capacity. Through their collective efforts, the GFC will ensure that knowledge and priorities from across all regions contribute meaningfully to global progress on chemicals and waste management.

National Non-Governmental Organizations Intergovernmental Organizations Private Sector
Total Focal points: 27

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Mr. Lee Eeles

Function: Director

Organization: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Phone: (+61 2) 6274 1427

Email: lee.eeles@environment.gov.au

Country: Australia

Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM)
Ms. Lotta Ruokanen

Function: Professional Secretary

Organization: Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM)

Phone: (+35) 840 5050 392

Email: lotta.ruokanen@helcom.fi

Country: Finland

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific/Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity building and the Transfer of Technology in Asia and the Pacific(CRC-SCRC China)
Mr Jinhui Li

Function: Executive Director

Organization: Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific/Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity building and the Transfer of Technology in Asia and the Pacific(CRC-SCRC China)

Phone: (+8610) 62794351

Email: bccc@tsinghua.edu.cn

Country: China

Basel Convention-Stockholm Convention Regional Centre – South Africa (BCSC-RC-SA)
Mr Vincentius Mughongora

Function: Projects Coordinator

Organization: Basel Convention-Stockholm Convention Regional Centre – South Africa (BCSC-RC-SA)

Phone: +27-12-399-8521

Email: BHDlamini@dffe.gov.za

Country: South Africa

BRS Conventions
Ms. María Cristina Cárdenas-Fischer

Function: Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor

Organization: BRS Conventions

Phone: (+41) 22 917 86 35

Email: maria-cristina.cardenas@un.org

Country: Switzerland

Comision Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD)
Mr. Salvador Ernesto Nieto Cárcamo

Function: Executive Secretary

Organization: Comision Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD)

Phone: (+503) 2296 9304/7510 1726

Email: seccad@sica.int

Country: El Salvador

Comite Inter-Etats des Pesticides de l'Afrique Centrale (CPAC)
Mr. Marcel Prosper Bakak

Function: Directeur Scientifique

Organization: Comite Inter-Etats des Pesticides de l'Afrique Centrale (CPAC)

Phone: (+237) 677 120 282

Email: mandjek4@yahoo.fr

Country: Cameroon

EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA)
Mr. Marcus Navin-Jones

Function: Legal Officer (Environment)

Organization: EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA)

Phone: (+32) 495 79 12 54

Email: marcus.navin-jones@eftasurv.int

Country: Belgium

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Mr. Baogen Gu

Function: Senior Agricultural Officer

Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Phone: (+39) 06570 53506

Email: baogen.gu@fao.org

Country: Italy

Institut du Sahel (INSAH)
Dr P'Malinam Essolakina Bafei

Function: Coordinator of the WAPRC Coordination Cell

Organization: Institut du Sahel (INSAH)

Phone: (+223) 7090 1990 / 2022 2148

Email: essolakina.bafei@cilss.int, administration.insah@cilss.int

Country: Mali

Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC)
Mr. Jonathan Krueger

Function: IOMC Secretariat

Organization: Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC)

Phone: (+41) 79 787 7178

Email: Jonathan.KRUEGER@unitar.org

Country: Switzerland

International Labour Organization
Ms. Halshka Graczyk

Function: Technical Specialist

Organization: International Labour Organization

Phone: (+41) 79 647 2959

Email: graczyk@ilo.org

Country: Switzerland

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Mr. Soo-Young Hwang

Function: Human Rights Officer

Organization: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Phone: (+41) 22 917 9325

Email: shwang@ohchr.org

Country: Switzerland

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Mr. Bob Diderich (IOMC)

Function: Head of Division

Organization: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Phone: (+33) 1 4524 14 85

Email: bob.diderich@oecd.org

Country: Global

Ozone Secretariat
Ms. Sophia Mylona

Function: Senior Environmental Affairs officer

Organization: Ozone Secretariat

Phone: (+254) 20 7623430

Email: sophia.mylona@un.org

Country: Kenya

Secretariat of Minamata Convention
Ms. Brenda Koekkoek

Function: Senior Coordination Officer

Organization: Secretariat of Minamata Convention

Email: brenda.koekkoek@un.org

Country: Switzerland

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Mr. Xiaofang Zhou

Function: Director

Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Phone: (+1 212) 906 5782

Email: xiaofang.zhou@undp.org

Country: United States of America

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Mr. Kristof Doucot

Function: Environmental Affairs Officer

Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Phone: (+41) 22-917 1390

Email: kristof.doucot@unece.org

Country: Switzerland

Ms. Rosa Garcia Couto

Function: Secretary of the GHS Sub-Committee

Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Phone: (+41) 22 917 24 35

Email: rosa.garciacouto@un.org

Country: Switzerland

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mr. Ludovic Bernaudat

Function: Head of Science and Knowledge

Organization: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Phone: (+41) 22 917 8350

Email: ludovic.bernaudat@un.org

Country: Switzerland

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Ms. Rodica Ella Ivan

Function: Industrial Development Officer

Organization: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Phone: +431 26026 5085

Email: R.Ivan@unido.org

Country: Austria

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
1. Mr. Jorge Correa Ocana - primary

Function: Programme Manager

Organization: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Phone: (+41 22) 917 8166

Email: jorge.ocana@unitar.org

Country: Switzerland

2. Mr Oliver Wooton - alternate

Function: Senior Programme Specialist

Organization: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Email: oliver.wootton@unitar.org

Country: Switzerland

3. Ms. Delena Indar - alternate

Function: Training Assistant

Organization: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Email: delena.indar@unitar.org

Country: Switzerland

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
Ms. Marian de Bruijn

Function: Head of Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) Programme

Organization: United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)

Phone: (+39) 338 687 9373

Email: marian.debruijn@un.org

Country: Global

World Bank
Mr. Johannes Heister

Function: Senior Environmental Specialist / Chair of IOMC

Organization: World Bank

Phone: -10360

Email: jheister@worldbank.org

Country: Global

World Health Organization (WHO)
Ms. Virunya Bhat

Function: Scientist - Chemical Safety and Health Unit, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)

Phone: (+41 22) 795395013

Email: bhatv@who.int

Country: Switzerland

Last updated: 26 Feb 2026, 16:11