In September, the ICCM5 set a new course in global chemical management with the adoption of the Global Framework on Chemicals with a strong emphasis on gender equality.

Particularly the resolution for “Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective and Promoting Gender Equality and Empowerment of All Women and Girls in Chemicals and Waste Management” paves the way for a collaborative gender action plan.

How can we effectively integrate gender considerations into chemical management?

Join us on 5 Dec to explore effective methods for advancing gender mainstreaming for a more inclusive and gender-responsive framework in chemical management!

How are technological advancements and innovative approaches being harnessed to make a more significant impact on addressing lead pollution?

Utilizing digital platforms, organizations have been actively involved in educating the public and empowering individuals and communities with knowledge, enabling them to make informed decisions.

The summary of the webinar on lead poisoning is available! Don't miss additional resources and tools to guide managing lead poisoning in the summary and below:

▶️UNEP, Lead Paint Reformulation Technical Guidelines
https://www.unep.org/resources/toolkits-manuals-and-guides/lead-paint-r…

▶️UNEP, Lead Paint Law Compliance and Enforcement Guidance
https://www.unep.org/resources/report/lead-paint-law-compliance-and-enf…

▶️UNEP, Model Law and Guidance for Regulating Lead Paint
https://www.unep.org/resources/publication/model-law-and-guidance-regul…

Tackling lead poisoning involves engaging a broader network of stakeholders and raising public awareness.

How are the needs and voices of the most vulnerable communities being integrated into global and local strategies?

If you missed last week's webinar “Worldwide Voices: Perspectives in tackling lead,” you can watch it again and share your thoughts!

Also, don't miss additional resources related to lead poisoning below:

▶️World Bank report on global economic burden of lead exposure
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)0016…

▶️Pure Earth report on lead in consumer products
https://www.pureearth.org/lead-contamination-study/

Which sectors or groups do you believe need to be more actively involved in the fight against lead poisoning?

?electronic
?transport
?construction
?information and communications technology

"Existing and new initiatives and joint activities can be leveraged to target specific sectors that are currently lacking." - Francesca Cenni, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

Watch the recording of our recent webinar on lead poisoning and visit below links to learn more!

▶️BRS Secretariat, Technical Guidelines for the Environmentally Sound Management of Waste Lead-acid Batteries
https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Wastebatteries/Technicalguidelines…

▶️BRS Secretariat, Guidance on developing inventories of hazardous wastes
https://www.basel.int/Countries/NationalReporting/Guidanceoninventoryof…

Today at 15:00 CET, join the webinar on “Worldwide Voices: Perspectives in tackling lead”.

What are the 'low hanging fruits' in addressing lead exposure?

Which sectors or groups do you believe need to be more actively involved in the fight against lead poisoning?

Join us in an hour to discuss with a panel of experts including:
• Angela Bandemehr, US Environmental Protection Agency
• Mihaela Paun, UN Environment Programme
• Elena Jardan, World Health Organization (WHO)
• Francesca Cenni, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
• Muhammed Omotola, UN Environment Programme
• Sherika Ballingsingh, International Pollutants Elimination Network
• Nafisatou Cissé, Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Despite significant progress, lead poisoning remains a serious threat around the globe, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where almost one in three children is still exposed to unsafe levels of lead, primarily from paint, toys & electronics.

How can the global community support safeguarding vulnerable communities from lead pollution?

What challenges do low- to middle-income countries face in drafting and implementing measures to curb damage from lead exposure?

On 30 October, join “Worldwide Voices: Perspectives in tackling lead” to learn more about lead poisoning and how to tackle it!