ISLANDS in Action: Technical and Policy Solutions for Sound Chemical and Waste Management in SIDS

Over 50 delegates from SIDS, international organisations, and the private sector will work for two days of the ISLANDS Forum to exchange and replicate their first-hand experiences in tackling hazardous chemicals and waste.
?️ Watch live, 13th May, 16:30-18:00 CEST
We will hear:
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? How to balance competing priorities for countries and integrate the work on chemicals and waste management into the wider SIDS' challenges - from SPREP,
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✅ How to support SIDS to become pollution and hazardous chemicals free - from GEF,
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✍️ How to build partnerships and capacity to ensure sustainable change - from BCRC Caribbean,
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? How to engage private sector & improve access to investments - from IDB
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?Practical solutions for e-waste - from Close the Gap,
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?Key drivers to build a successful business case on a highly hazardous waste management facility from Polyeco.
Speakers:
- Anthony Talouli | Director, SPREP
- Marnick VANLEE | Senior Project Manager, Close the Gap
- Kyriakos CHOMATAS | Facility Manager Mauritius, Polyeco
- Jewel BATCHASINGH | Director, BCRC Caribbean
- Alfredo RIHM | Senior Solid Waste Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Moderated by: Kevin HELPS | Head, UNEP-GEF Chemicals and Waste Unit
The closing panel offers a unique opportunity to hear the insights from SIDS delegates and experts, helping to shape a healthier and cleaner future for island nations.
How to participate:
? watch the live stream here 13 May, 16:30-18:00
? ask questions and share your thoughts in the comments section below. Join the ISLADNS group to get access to the comments.