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Global Framework on Chemicals - Regd

 

Dear Members,

As you may be aware, the global chemical industry , estimated at US$5 trillion in 2017, is expected to double by 2030. Climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, pollution and waste are world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Pollution is responsible for 9 million deaths a year. Pollution related deaths have increased by 66 per cent over the last two decades. Every year 1 million workers die from exposure to hazardous chemicals. This means every 30 seconds a worker dies from chemical exposure in the workplace.

In view of the above, delegates from around the world representing Government, industry, civil society, academia and youth convened to negotiate a new “Global Framework on Chemicals” (GFC) at the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCCM5) held in September 2023 in Bonn, Germany.

The GFC presents a comprehensive plan to guide countries and stakeholders in jointly addressing the lifecycle of chemicals, including products and waste. The framework presents five strategic objectives and 28 targets for the sound management of chemicals and waste, with a vision for a safe, healthy and sustainable future to be reached by 2030 or by 2035.

Resolutions of the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management adopted in Bonn in September 2023 is attached for your ready reference.

We encourage members to review this framework and stay updated on this topic to ensure compliance.

In case of any comments / feedback please do not hesitate to write to us on amrita@chemexcil.in  with copy to pw@chemexcil.in ; dg@chemexcil.in .

Thanking you.    
                                                                                                                
Yours Faithfully,    
   
Raghuveer Kini
Director General
CHEMEXCIL

Encl:-

GFC Brochure (Mini)
GFC Brochure (Main)