This the virtual collaboration space for the Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island States (ISLANDS) Programme. ISLANDS supports thirty-three Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean to pursue safe chemical development pathways.

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It's a Shore Thing: An ISLANDS Member Meet-up

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You're invited to the first community gathering of ISLANDS this 2026 --It’s A Shore Thing: An ISLANDS Community Members Meet Up  Join us for a virtual coffee and tea on Wednesday, 20 May, at 11 a.m. Read More

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Plastics

Thanks again to all who participated in ISLANDS first webinar yesterday on Tackling Plastics in SIDS, and thanks to the speakers: melanie ashton, Llorenç Milà i Canals , Asha Challenger & Janaka deSilva - it was a pleasure to have such an engaging conversation with you!

For those who couldn’t attend, please find the registration at the link below.

Yesterday we also officially launched the ISLANDS Community of Practice on Plastics! Please join the group to keep sharing experiences and insights on plastics, one of the most critical environmental & social issue of our time.

Quick reminder for people in the Pacific to register for the Plastics webinar happening next week: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b-Hz2I71RNew_egiMpFZBA

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Hello #BlueEconomy and #CircularEconomy enthusiasts!

Quick reminder that ISLANDS is organising its first webinar on "Tackling Plastics in SIDS". How can we turn the tide on plastics? How can plastics become a resource for SIDS rather than a curse? Join the webinar and contribute to the conversation!

Link tot the Caribbean / Indian Ocean / Europe / US session (29/03): https://www.thegreenforum.org/event/islands-webinar-tackling-plastics-s…

Link to the Pacific session (05/04): https://www.thegreenforum.org/event/islands-webinar-tackling-plastics-s…

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ISLANDS Webinar - Tackling Plastics in SIDS (Pacific Region)

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Green Growth Knowledge Partnership(GGKP), Global Environment Facility(GEF), the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN)

On 5 April 2022 (11:00 - 12:30 FJT, 01:00 – 02:30 CEST), ISLANDS is hosting webinar to share experiences in tackling plastics and discuss joining the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.  Under the GEF funded Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in… Read More

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ISLANDS Webinar - Tackling Plastics in SIDS (Caribbean, Indian Ocean Regions)

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Green Growth Knowledge Partnership(GGKP), Global Environment Facility(GEF), International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN), the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)

On 29 March 2022 (15:00-16:30 CEST, 9:00-10:30 AST),  ISLANDS is hosting webinar to share experiences in tackling plastics and discuss joining the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.  Under the GEF funded Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development… Read More

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7th Our Ocean Conference

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Our Ocean

The seventh Our Ocean Conference is a key moment for governments, civil society, and industry to commit to concrete and significant actions to protect the ocean. The conference focuses on six thematic areas: climate change, sustainable fisheries, sustainable blue economies, marine protected areas,… Read More

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7th International Marine Debris Conference

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The 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC) will take place from the 18th to the 23rd of September 2022 in Busan, Republic of Korea. 7IMDC will build on the momentum of past IMDCs by bringing together governments, industry, academia, civil society, and all relevant stakeholders, to… Read More

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Vacancy at UNEP: Technical Specialist – E-waste management and recycling in SIDS

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Work Location: Remote Expected duration: 1 April 2022 - 15 June 2022 The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the implementation of the GEF ISLANDS Programme is informed by guidance on e-waste recycling activities, circular economy approaches and opportunities to improve e-… Read More

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Vacancy at UNEP: Technical Specialist –End of life vehicle management and recycling in SIDS

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Work Location: Remote Expected duration: 1 April 2022 to 15 June 2022 (2.5 months) The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the execution of the GEF ISLANDS Programme is informed by guidance on existing best practice on end-of-life vehicle management, circular economy… Read More

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Vacancy at UNEP: Technical Specialist – Used oil management and recycling in SIDS

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Work Location: Remote Expected duration: 1 April 2022 - 15 June 2022 Thirty (30) days of work over a 2.5 month period The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the execution of the GEF ISLANDS Programme is informed by guidance on existing used oil management activities,… Read More

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Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity.

The cocktail of chemical pollution that pervades the planet now threatens the stability of global ecosystems upon which humanity depends.

The chemical pollution planetary boundary is the fifth of nine that scientists say have been crossed, with the others being global heating, the destruction of wild habitats, loss of biodiversity and excessive nitrogen and phosphorus pollution.

We must act now to revert this trend.

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/18/chemical-pollution-has-passed-safe-limit-for-hum...
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