Quick Views, First Plenary ISP-CWP

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP) was established in June 2025. The first session of its Plenary (its decision-making body) will be held in Geneva, 2-6 February 2026.

The meeting is expected to prioritize decisions to: 

• Elect the Chair and officers of the Bureau.
• Adopt Rules of procedures for the Plenary.
• Decide on the physical location of the ISP-CWP Secretariat.
• Establish the ISP-CWP Trust Fund.

In addition, the Plenary is expected to consider several draft documents on policies and procedures, including:

• Conflict-of-interest policy.
• Process for determining the work programme.
• Procedures for the preparation and clearance of Panel deliverables.
• Financial arrangements.