The IOMC workshop on “Advancing Chemicals and Waste Management in Chemical Intensive Economic Sectors and Industries” took place from 17-18 January 2023, in Paris, hosted by OECD. In Paris, valuable initial discussions took place on guiding principles for industry strategy development, as well as the elements and activities of a possible “Beyond 2020” Implementation.

As a follow up, on 20-21 June 2023, in Geneva, IOMC is holding "Multi-stakeholder Expert Workshop on Advancing Chemicals and Waste Management in Economic Industry Sectors".

The two-day workshop will discuss draft guiding principles to support economic sector and industry strategies throughout supply and value chains, and explore the elements and activities of a possible Implementation Programme under “Beyond 2020”.

Learn more and register your interests!

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▶️ How to overcome key challenges in developing the basic national chemicals management systems?

▶️ How can the engagement of downstream industries be scaled up in advancing chemicals and waste management?

▶️ What are the most important relevant SDGs and what needs to be done to integrate chemicals and waste management in relevant fora?

Don't forget to join today's discussion on "Integrated Chemicals and Waste Management in the Lead Up to ICCM5" at 14:00 CEST!

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