As the meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COPs) continue in Geneva, the Worst Friend's Forever campaign by the UNEP-GEF Global Monitoring Plan is turning the spotlight on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) — invisible chemicals that threaten our health, contaminate our ecosystems, and linger for generations. This campaign reminds us that some bonds—like those with POPs—are dangerously hard to break.

Let’s raise awareness, push for stronger controls, and work toward a toxic-free future: https://www.unep.org/interactives/worst-friends-forever/

If we wouldn't keep a toxic friend around—why tolerate toxic chemicals in our environment?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are widely used chemicals known for their durability—but also for their persistence in the environment and potential to accumulate in people and wildlife. As global concern grows, some PFASs are now regulated under the Stockholm Convention. The OECD promotes information exchange and supports the shift to safer alternatives. Check out OECD's PFAS webpage to access reports, webinars and information on country risk management approaches.

Dear community members,
I share this national tender notice of BCRC/SCRC Senegal for the recruitment of National Project Assistants. This call for tenders is part of the ISLANDS Atlantic project, which covers three countries: Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Sao Tome & Principe. Please find the links below for more information.

Dear Community Members,

The first meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) for the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) will be held from 24–27 June 2025 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The event is open to all stakeholders committed to sustainable global chemicals management, particularly professionals representing governments, industry, health and labour, business and industry associations, academia, and non-governmental associations.

If you would like to register please see the attached PDF invite to the OEWG. If you have any queries please visit our website and contact the GFC via the listed email address.