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Chemicals, in many ways, have been transformative in improving countless lives: making farming more productive, medicines more effective, sanitation more accessible and widespread, and hence alleviating poverty. Yet, unmanaged and hazardous chemicals are polluting our land, sea, and air at an unprecedented rate. Sound chemical management is vital to lessen their impact on our health, planet, and global economies.
Governments, industry, and individuals must advocate for and adopt integrated lifecycle approaches to ensure the sound management of chemicals and waste.
#BeatChemicalPollution calls for a stronger, more agile, innovative, and forward-looking presence to engage governments, industry, and individuals to implement a specific, inclusive, and financially-backed framework that ensures sound chemical management.
In September 2023, a Global Framework on Chemicals was adopted providing a new vision for a planet that is free of harm from chemicals and waste. Based on 28 targets, the framework outlines a roadmap for governments and industries to implement policies to reduce chemical pollution, promote safer alternatives, and address the lifecycle of chemicals, including in products and waste.
Here are some positive actions that can lead to green, sustainable, and sound chemical management.
Government institutions can take action by:
Businesses and investors can take action by:
Civil society and individuals can play an important role in the global efforts to manage chemicals and waste in their local communities. Some actions that can be taken forward, include:
Beat Pollution aims to build and nurture a larger narrative on a pollution-free planet that weaves interrelated aspects of climate and nature and connects different forms of pollution to the larger issue of pollution and waste. The goal is to optimize human health and environmental outcomes through enhanced capacity and leadership in the sound management of chemicals and waste and increasing circular processes.
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