| dc.description | Though the COVID-19 global pandemic continues, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (the Alliance) has made significant progress over the last year to work with countries and other stakeholders toward the phase-out of the manufacture, sale and import of paints containing lead through the establishment of laws. As of 31 December 2021, 84 countries had confirmed that they have legally binding controls on lead in paint, which accounts for 43% of all countries around the world. Visit the Global Progress Toward Eliminating Lead Paint map for the lastest information about the status of laws in your country and region.
This continuing effort will prevent many future generations, in particular children, from being exposed to lead that would have been in paint used in homes, schools and playgrounds.
The Alliance’s work has been featured in the 2021 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Annual Report, and in a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and World Health Organization (WHO) which includes collaboration on protecting children by reducing exposure to toxic substances, in particular lead-based paint. Additionally, the Toolkit for establishing laws to eliminate lead paint was updated with the latest information.
In 2021, the Alliance Secretariat (UNEP and WHO) approved a new addendum to the Business Plan, committing to the goal of having 100 countries with lead paint laws by 2023. Moving toward this goal, the Alliance is pleased to present its March newsletter, highlighting new updates to support its shared efforts and recent successes, including recent and upcoming events, progress toward laws, new tools, success stories from the Alliance Advisory Council, and lead paint in the news. Below you can also learn more about how you can continue to take action towards elimination of lead paint to make a difference at national, regional and global levels.
We hope you will use these materials to plan or promote effective programs to work towards eliminating lead paint. Wishing you all a safe and healthy year without added lead! | en_US |
