It was such an honour to talk to students from the College of Charleston @CofC about the #chemicalsandwaste work of UNEP's Knowledge and Risk Unit. Huge thanks to the @GENetwork for setting it up!
We had the pleasure to welcome today College of Charleston @CofC students at the #EnvironmentHouse & brief them on #GENeva as a global hub for environmental governance. Thanks to Varsha Nitish, @NicolineLvnchy@TapiwaNxele & Kelly Schatz from @UNEP for engaging with the group!
Note that plastic pollution is chemical pollution!
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BBC News - Plastic pollution: 'Hidden' chemicals build up in seabirds https://t.co/34cFFVSIu9
At least 1.6 million deaths per year are caused by selected chemicals – solutions exist but ambitious action is needed.
Learn about the Global Chemicals Outlook II report as #IP3 kicks off to help better manage chemicals & waste: https://t.co/yCeSzKLpcU
#beyond2020
The global goal to minimize adverse impacts of chemicals and waste will not be achieved by 2020. Solutions exist, but we need more ambitious worldwide action. Find out more: the Global Chemicals Outlook II 👉 https://t.co/CqYxWu8HUZ