A list of concept notes for voluntary financial contributions for the biennium 2018/19 is now available on the BRS websites
The BRS Secretariat contributed to the recent consultation on human rights and the environment, organised alongside the June session of the Human Rights Council.
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A new report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Toxics states that one worker dies every 30 seconds from toxic exposure in the workplace.
The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention meets 3 to 4 July 2018 in Geneva, to discuss preparations for the SC COP-9 in 2019. The meeting report is now online.
To rid the world of POPs and beat pollution, Lithuania has transmitted its updated national plan reflecting amendments made at COP-4, COP-5 and COP-6.
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To rid the world of POPs and beat pollution, Chile has transmitted its updated national plan reflecting amendments made at COP-7.
To rid the world of POPs and beat pollution, Burundi has transmitted its updated national plan reflecting amendments made at COP-4 and COP-5.
Erik Solheim, Head of UN Environment, and Rolph Payet, BRS Executive Secretary, shared a platform in Arendal, Norway on 15 August 2018 to raise awareness on toxic chemicals and their impacts on human health.
Scientific, legal and policy experts from across the world converge on Geneva and Rome to prepare decisions for the sound management of chemicals and waste.
To rid the world of POPs and beat pollution, Cabo Verde has transmitted its updated national plan reflecting amendments made at COP-4, COP-5, and COP-6
The BRS Secretariat congratulates Pakistan, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Stockholm Convention.
To rid the world of POPs and beat pollution, Jordan has transmitted its updated national plan reflecting amendments made at COP-4 and COP-5.
To rid the world of POPs and beat pollution, Sri Lanka has transmitted its updated national plan reflecting amendments made at COP-4.
July 3rd is International Plastic Bag Free Day as organisations worldwide keep marine litter at the top of the global agenda
Watch the recording of Rolph Payet’s interview for insights as to how the sound management of chemicals and wastes contributes to a clean planet and healthy people.