UN Environment has been preparing several reports to be presented at the 5th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5) set to take place on 22-26 February 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya.
These reports provide several facets of the analysis and needs for sound management of chemicals and waste, building on the wealth of knowledge, key findings and messages provided by the Global Chemicals Outlook II (GCO-II). They cover topics ranging from strengthening the science-policy interface, to assessing linkages with other clusters, and assessing current issues of global concern. Some reports bear a specific focus on the environmental and health impacts of pesticides and fertilizers, the environmental impacts of antimicrobial resistance. Whereas others, such as the manuals on green and sustainable chemistry, are setting the path for solutions.
These reports contribute to highlighting the importance of chemicals and waste, and address different avenues for placing its sound management at the heart of sustainable development.
https://www.unenvironment.org/resources/report/chemicals-and-waste-reports-unea-5
