The world needs an intergovernmental panel on chemicals and waste management
Organisations worldwide support independent, well-funded, global coordination of science advice, policy options and life-saving action
Chemical pollution is an urgent, critical issue for humanity, on equal footing with biodiversity loss and climate change. The RSC and many other organisations around the world support the creation of a UN intergovernmental panel on chemicals and waste management. An independent, well-funded panel enable science-informed, multidisciplinary, global coordination and action on chemicals pollution, protecting our planet and saving millions of lives.
In 2022, we are working with global partners to participate in the UN processes to make this a reality, keeping this vital issue on the agenda at every step. We urge the United Nations in 2022 to take this decisive action, supported by governments, industries, and chemical science organisations around the world.
How can you help?
Sign our declaration on behalf of your organisation
Dozens of organisations have added their support to our Declaration to the UN: A New Global Science Panel for Chemical Pollution, calling for the creation of an independent, well-funded intergovernmental panel on a par with the IPCC and IPBES.
We’re calling for as much support as possible – if you can arrange for your organisation to add their weight to our call, please contact us below.
Download our Declaration to the UN: a New Global Science Panel for Chemical Pollution
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Sign the IPCP campaign
The International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) share our policy position on a new intergovernmental panel and have published this article, alongside a sign-on campaign page to express support for this position. We encourage everyone to add their own name to the IPCP campaign.
Add your name to the IPCP campaignPublished articles and positions
Our policy position
RSC President Tom Welton in Chemistry World, July 2021
The human cost of inaction on chemical waste | Opinion | Chemistry World
Camilla Alexander-White on LinkedIn
Calling for a New Global Science Panel for Chemical Pollution & Waste | LinkedIn
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