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Interlinkages between the BRS conventions and the Montreal Protocol: policy, implementation and enforcement (flyer)
(2025-05)Drawing from insights from the recent report - Exploratory study on interlinkages between the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions - this event ... -
Criterion 1.1 - Core Indicator 1: Extent of strengthened government capacity and coordination mechanism to support development and implementation of National Strategies for Chemicals and Waste Management as a result of funding from the Special Programme - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)Six countries demonstrated progress on this criterion: Angola gathered data on waste streams and piloted marine microplastics studies, though evidence was lacking. The Gambia advanced hazardous waste and asbestos tracking, ... -
Tajikistan - Project: Strengthening capacities for national implementation and ratification of the chemicals and waste conventions in Tajikistan - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project made progress across five Core Indicator Criteria, achieving its planned objectives to varying degrees. It successfully established a multistakeholder coordination mechanism with the creation of the Interministerial ... -
South Africa - Project: Phasing out of lead in paint and the development of an action plan for SAICM emerging contaminants (lead in paint, HHPs, EPPPs, EDCs, & Cd) - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project achieved all its planned measures and advanced across the relevant Core Indicator Criteria. It strengthened the chemicals management framework by conducting comprehensive studies to identify cost-effective ... -
North Macedonia - Project: Strengthening institutional capacities for mainstreaming quadruple synergy schemes in implementation of the National Action Plans (NAPs) for implementation of SAICM and inclusion of Minamata Convention - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project made progress across four Core Indicator Criteria, achieving its planned objectives to varying degrees. It facilitated the development of a preliminary web-based portal to consolidate chemicals and waste ... -
Nigeria 1 - Project: Strengthening of the legal and institutional infrastructures for sound management of chemicals (SMC) - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project in Nigeria demonstrated progress across six of the eight Core Indicator Criteria and achieved many of its planned objectives, delivering tangible results across critical areas such as governance, capacity ... -
Kenya 1 - Project: Support to chemicals and wastes MEAs and SAICM implementation in Kenya - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project in Kenya demonstrated progress across seven of the eight Core Indicator Criteria, achieving notable outcomes in fostering multi-stakeholder coordination and advancing national frameworks for chemical and waste ... -
Kazakhstan - Project: Strengthening the national capacity of the Republic of Kazakhstan to regulate chemicals through ensuring compliance with obligations under international Multilateral Environmental Agreements - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project made progress across multiple Core Indicator Criteria, preparing the National Profile on Chemicals Management, strengthening Kazakhstan's regulatory framework for chemical and waste management, and enhancing ... -
Iran - Project: Strengthening institutional capacity for the sustainable sound management of chemicals and waste throughout cleaner production approach in order to implement the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in I.R. Iran Oil Industry - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project made significant progress in strengthening the sound management of chemicals and waste in the oil sector and demonstrated progress across three relevant Core Indicator Criteria. It conducted a comprehensive ... -
Ghana - Project: Strengthening institutional capacity for the sustainable sound management of chemicals and waste throughout their life-cycle and the effective implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm and Minamata Conventions and the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) in Ghana - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project demonstrated notable progress across key Core Indicator Criteria, achieving most of its planned objectives. It developed and adopted a comprehensive 10-year Strategic Plan on Sound Management of Chemicals and ... -
The Gambia 1 - Project: Institutional capacity building for the implementation of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements in The Gambia - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project demonstrated progress across all relevant Core Indicator Criteria and achieved its planned objectives to a significant degree. It conducted an inventory of asbestos-containing materials, developed a National ... -
Angola - Project: Strengthening Angola's National Chemicals and Waste Management Programme by establishing sustainable, integrated, and coherent national structure with emphasis on private sector participation - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)
(2024-12)The project demonstrated progress across all the relevant Core Indicator Criteria, achieving its planned objectives to varying degrees. It contributed to establishing national coordinating mechanisms, proposing legislative ... -
Understanding Gender: Using gender-related terms correctly is crucial for fostering respect, inclusion, and equality, also promotes clear, empathetic communication
(2025-04)This factsheet defines key gender-related terms: gender equality, gender equity, women's empowerment, and gender norms. -
Breaking Molds: Inclusion in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
(2025-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
Women's Participation in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) Sector
(2025-04)This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective ... -
Women's Rights in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC)
(2024-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
6 ways to create opportunities for women to join and professionally succeed in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) sector
(2025-04)This factsheet enumerates six ways to create opportunities for women to join and professionally succeed in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) sector. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at ... -
3 ways to create gender-responsive work conditions
(2025-04)This factsheet highlights ways to create gender-responsive work conditions, including encouraging gender-responsive work policies, women-friendly practices, and ensuring safety and comfort of women. -
Women in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) Sector: Why it matters
(2025-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
Potential Linkages between the Montreal Protocol and gender equality outcomes in various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(2025-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ...
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