Dear colleagues,

Invitation

Sustainable Chemistry Policy Trainings

14th-15th of November 2022

The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) invites you to participate in our virtual Sustainable Chemistry Policy Trainings.

Monday, 14th of November from 02:30 to 05:30 pm Tuesday, 15th of November 2022 from 02:30 to 05:30 pm.(CET)

If you want to participate in the trainings or have any questions, please email to Anna Becker (anna.becker@isc3.org).

We will then send you more information and the detailed agenda and links for registration, as we will use the online conference platform “Atingi” (https://online.atingi.org/login/index.php).

Background info

The year 2023 will be crucial to tackle the pollution crisis and to advocate for a healthy planet for future generations in international chemical policies!

With our policy trainings we want to offer you the possibility to learn more about the relevant international processes, its structures, and stakeholders. In addition, we want to discuss with you in depth the linkages to Sustainable Chemistry. In interactive exercises you will learn how to engage in international conferences and how to advocate for your policy demands. With this new knowledge, we want to enable you to inspire your local and regional youth groups to take an active part for Sustainable Chemistry in international chemicals policy.

Policy Training I on SAICM

Currently, a new post-2020 framework is being developed under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and shall be adopted at the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5; in Bonn, Germany, in Sept 2023). This offers a great window of opportunity to advocate for an ambitious and just international chemicals management.

• But how does the SAICM process work and who is involved?
• How has Sustainable Chemistry been discussed in the process so far?
• And how can more political will, investment, and engagement for transformation towardsSustainable Chemistry be generated among stakeholders and sectors active in SAICM?

Policy Training II on human rights, with a focus on gender equality and children’s and youth’ rights

In July 2022, the adoption of a resolution declaring access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a universal human right was a historic moment in the UN General Assembly and will strengthen human rights obligations in future environmental policies worldwide, including chemicals management. A great moment, to dive deeper into the interconnections of Sustainable Chemistry and human rights.We want to share and discuss with you:

• What are core human rights instruments work and how do they work?
• What are new human right developments?
• And what are the linkages with Sustainable Chemistry, especially in regard to gender equality/women’s rights and the rights of children and youth? Previous experience in international human rights policy is not required, and all questions are welcome!

Additional information

You’ll find more information on the ISC3 and our work here: https://www.isc3.org/.
Please forward this invitation to other interested colleagues. We are very much looking forward to your participation.

You can also attend only one of the trainings, depending on your availabilities, as they cover non- consecutive topics.

Thank you!