Areas of work
Through our work we call for appropriate action on emerging policy issues as they arise and to forge consensus on priorities for cooperative action.
Nanotechnology
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Institute... Read More
Highly Hazardous Pesticides
The International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management defines Highly Hazardous Pesticides ... Read More
Lead in paint
Promoting regulatory and voluntary action by government and industry to phase out lead in paint. Read More
Chemicals in products
Chemicals that are mutagenic, carcinogenic, toxic to reproduction, endocrine disrupters (EDCs),... Read More
Knowledge Management
SAICM Knowledge Management activities are supported by the GEF 9771 project on Global Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy Issues of Concern under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). Within this framework, the SAICM Secretariat explores ways to create, manage and disseminate knowledge on chemicals of concern. The implementation follows a Knowledge Management Strategy that is being constantly revised and updated. It explores different tools and processes to better manage knowledge cycles, aiming at interlinking knowledge from multiple stakeholders. Communities of practice have been established to support collaborative and innovative exchanges. Read More
