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Global Framework on Chemicals - For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste
The Global Framework on Chemicals presents a comprehensive plan to guide countries and stakeholders in jointly addressing the lifecycle of chemicals, including products and waste.
Adopted in Bonn in September 2023, the framework presents five strategic objectives and 28 targets for the sound management of chemicals and waste, with a vision for a safe, healthy and sustainable future.
The framework is multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral. It encompasses the involvement of all relevant sectors, including environment, health, agriculture, and labour, and stakeholders across the life cycle of chemicals, as well as considerations of environmental and social aspects that are critical to the sound management of chemicals and waste.
It is supported by the Bonn Declaration, a high-level declaration also agreed at the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in Bonn, Germany. The framework provides the political drive for fast implementation and reminds stakeholders of their commitment to actively promote and support transitions to circular economies.
Further Resources
- Text of the Global Framework on Chemicals
- Text of the Global Framework on Chemicals (Arabic)
- Text of the Global Framework on Chemicals (Chinese)
- Text of the Global Framework on Chemicals (French)
- Text of the Global Framework on Chemicals (Russian)
- Text of the Global Framework on Chemicals (Spanish)
- Text of the Bonn Declaration
- Text of the Bonn Declaration (Arabic)
- Text of the Bonn Declaration (Chinese)
- Text of the Bonn Declaration (French)
- Text of the Bonn Declaration (Russian)
- Text of the Bonn Declaration (Spanish)
- Brochure
What does the precedent-setting Global Framework on Chemicals mean for people and the planet?
The new Global Framework on Chemicals can complement global goals on sustainable development, end biodiversity loss and curb plastic pollution.
Global framework agreed in Bonn sets targets to address harm from chemicals and waste
A unique international negotiating process resulted in the historic decision to establish the Global Framework on Chemicals - For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste.
UNEP welcomes new Global Framework on Chemicals
Thanks to the leadership of Germany, the hard work of negotiators and the spirit of compromise, the world has agreed to the Global Framework on Chemicals – backed by a High-Level Declaration that provides political impetus to drive the deal’s implementation.
