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.

? Reminder: Get Involved with the Global Framework on Chemicals Fund!

Dear Community Members,

The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund is a great opportunity to tackle the pressing issues of chemical safety and waste management on a global scale. This fund aims to support innovative projects and programmes that contribute to sustainable chemicals and waste management practices.

? What’s in it for you?
- Access funding to scale up your initiatives in chemicals and waste management.
- Join a global effort to enhance environmental and human health protections.
- Collaborate with like-minded practitioners in this critical field.

? Learn more and apply: https://www.unep.org/global-framework-chemicals/gfc-fund/applying-fundi…

Make sure to send in your applications on or before 31 January 2025!

The EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Toxics Tracker is a tool for monitoring toxic chemical releases and waste management activities in the United States. It offers insights by geography, industry, chemical, or facility, providing transparency and data-driven insights for policymakers, industries, and communities.

This aligns with the principles of the Global Framework on Chemicals, emphasizing the importance of robust monitoring and reporting systems to achieve sound chemicals and waste management worldwide. How can similar tools be developed or adapted in other regions to support the global goals for sustainable chemicals management?

Explore the TRI Toxics Tracker: https://edap.epa.gov/public/extensions/TRIToxicsTracker/TRIToxicsTracke… ?