Henrique Pacini

Restless mind giving wings to ideas.

[UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies @UNCTAD_CCPB]

UNCTAD_CCPB presents a review of parameters for effective consumer label on plastics. 84% of consumers prioritize sustainability. Yet, only 19% find plastic labels helpful. Standardization and transparency empower consumer choices and enhance global trade.

[UWUMUKIZA Françoise @uwumukiza11]

Today, I participated as the Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources Committee Chair, together with some Members of the Committee, in the Africa Waste is Wealth Summit preparatory meeting at ALN House Nairobi Kenya. The Summit is scheduled for 8th and 9th October 2024
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[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

I keep having trouble in #Sharepoint when giving editor rights for external users to edit / collaborate in word documents. External partners using non-office 365 emails often do not get access to files even if I grant it multiple times. Is it only me noticing this?

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Seaweed has a lot to contribute to economies, food security & more, with the value of its sector still not fully recognized.

@UNCTAD highlights how this versatile marine macroalgae is crucial in achieving the #GlobalGoals.

https://t.co/xrV8pqqFxt

[The Flipflopi @theflipflopi]

Flipflopi team Ali Skanda and @katharinaelleke spent the day at @NorthumbriaUni , our long standing partners led by Simon Scott-Harnden presenting and engaging with students on successes and challenges of building traditional boat with recycled plastic. How big can we build?

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@UNEP @WCEF2024 @circulareconomy @UNEPIRP @ungreeneconomy @CILThinktank @theGEF @tapiwanxele @brsmeas @keiohnowoodall @UNCTAD @h_pacini Eva Benavidez Clayton of @BCICotton highlights that the material input design stage in the fashion value chain is crucial in tackling chemicals issues. She underscores that we can't expect smallholders farmers to make big changes -- ie, stop use of harmful pesticides -- support.

[Pure Earth Bangladesh @PureEarthBD]

In April, @PureEarthBD and @UNCTAD united stakeholders from battery companies, government agencies, NGOs, donors, financial institutions, and academia in #SMEP project workshops focused on tackling lead pollution. Discussions centered on high-quality battery technologies, innovative policies, sustainable business models, and formal operations.
Out of these sessions emerged an eight-point draft of policy recommendations. Know more: https://t.co/ZP4i79yzB4

#SolveLeadPollution #LeadPoisoning #ElectricVehicle #ThreeWheelerinBangladesh #Bangladesh #LeadAcidBattery #LithiumBattery #BatteryRecycling

[Pure Earth Bangladesh @PureEarthBD]

#SMEP workshop with battery industry hosted by @PureEarthBD & @UNCTAD dug deeper into the lead poisoning from electric vehicle issue and sought for solutions.

🛺🛺🛺 3 to 4 million Electric three-wheelers - EZ bikes, mishuks, and e-rickshaws in 🇧🇩 serving 112 million people every day. This US$871 million industry is operating informally, outside the country's legal framework and e-waste regulations. This has led to:

🪫Rise of low-quality lead-acid batteries
⚠️ Informal battery recycling
💰 US$91 million tax revenue losses per-year
⚡️Increased energy consumption
🌏 Contributing to climate change

👉 Read more: https://t.co/yTJDvpyxtZ

w/ @Georgetown @Stanford @SouthSouthNorth

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

Import tariffs for lead batteries and scrap into Bangladesh range from 30-80%, disconnected from international prices. While the world trades at $1.83/kg, in Bangladesh unrefined lead sells for $3.2/kg - the result? Widespread informal recycling, bad for env and health.

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

Prof. Atiq Zaman in #Dhaka discussing alignment across trade-health-environment-planning policies as a way to reduce informal recycling of used lead-acid batteries in Bangladesh and formalize the market.
More info: https://t.co/w1iEWsU0yC @UNCTAD @FCDOResearch @CurtinUni

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

The informal recycling of lead-acid batteries used in e-mobility in Bangladesh is bad for people and environment. Today in Dhaka, partners Pure Earth, and Georgetown Uni are working with local manufacturers, banks and recyclers to reduce pollution with business innovation. #SMEP

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

That’s rubbish: How our waste is choking the planet & how we can clean it up.

The #WeeklyTradecast talks trash with @UNCTAD's Henrique Pacini (@h_pacini). Tune in to find out what we must do to reduce our rubbish & why we must do it quickly. https://t.co/el9zIe2wzt #ZeroWasteDay

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

@OECD Joint Working Party on Trade and Environment at full steam today in #Paris. Circular economy at the core of discussions.

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

Earlier today, @FCDONeilWigan saw @theflipflopi that produces artisanal products made from recycled plastic.

They're combining indigenous knowledge with modern innovation by constructing traditional sailing & motorised vessels & artisanal furniture from plastic waste.

#UNEA6

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

@UKinKenya @FCDONeilWigan @theflipflopi @LamuCountyKe @GovernorTimamy @SouthSouthNorth @UNCTAD

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

Had the pleasure to meet UK high commissioner @Andrew007Uk today. We briefly discussed SMEP Programme activities in #SouthAsia and our efforts against plastic pollution during visit to circular economy training facilities of @CUTMIndia with partners from @CurtinUni .

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

The day started with an impressive tour of @CUTMIndia by DHC @Andrew007Uk.
He thoroughly enjoyed interacting with students and having a practical session on physiotherapy that cured a stiff neck problem he has had since August. He left very 😊

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

@elonmusk scammers are deepfaking you to advertise "money-making schemes" on youtube, simulating your appearance and voice. Its related to a company called "quantum ai" .Maybe you are aware, but flagging here for you to give them a gentle chase... 🙏

[The Flipflopi @theflipflopi]

A great session by @WorldBank to learn from other regions on Working Regionally to Tackle Plastic Pollution" while also having the opportunity to contribute on our own regional efforts for harmonizing legislation on single use plastics led by @alnafrica

[FCDO Research, Science and Technology @FCDOResearch]

📣We were pleased that King Charles III got to see the great work of @theflipflopi during the recent #RoyalVisit to #Kenya 🇰🇪

The project is supported by @FCDOResearch through the SMEP programme
@UKinKenya

➡️https://t.co/DT0rY6dZGz

[Henrique Pacini @h_pacini]

Over 150 countries negotiating today a set of global rules against #plasticpollution at #inc3 in Nairobi. For an overview of the measures being considered, see: https://t.co/8k5YlWhDlP #unctad