Conférences des Parties aux conventions de Bâle, de Rotterdam et de Stockholm
Genève, Suisse
May 1-12, 2023
IPEN welcomed adoption at the COPs meetings of several new policies to protect global health and the environment from toxic chemicals while warning that exemptions to restrictions on harmful chemicals would leave public health at risk globally.
Déclaration de l'IPEN
Countries Agree to Ban Two Toxic Plastic Chemicals and a Hazardous Pesticide
At the conclusion of the BRS COPs, IPEN welcomed the decision by the COP to ban the plastic additive UV-328, the flame retardant Dechlorane Plus (also often used in plastics), and the pesticide methoxychlor.
However, IPEN warned that exemptions would leave the public at risk. Dr. Sara Brosché, an IPEN Science Advisor noted, “The COP took an important step today toward protecting human health and the environment from three chemicals linked to serious health conditions and threats to biodiversity. But it is clear that some countries are reluctant to put the necessary systems in place that would help track these hazardous materials. The only solution is to move quickly to eliminate these and other toxic chemicals and adopt safer alternatives.”
Click below to read IPEN’s press statement.
Vidéos présentées
Événements éducatifs de l'IPEN
Au cours des négociations, l'IPEN a co-organisé plusieurs événements pour informer les délégués, notamment :
- A panel on “Why Low POPs Content Levels Matter.”
- A panel on “Plastics and Chemicals Under the Stockholm Convention.”
- A panel on “PCB Elimination and Non-Combustion Technologies.”
Cliquez sur la vidéo (à gauche) pour voir des enregistrements de ces événements.
IPEN Materials
IPEN noted several developments at the 2023 COPs and provided resources for delegates. Some highlights included:
- IPEN Vues Rapides
- Dans a new briefing, IPEN warned that exemptions to global bans on POPs are a growing problem, particularly given the availability of safer alternatives.
- To advocate for the global ban on Dechlorane Plus, IPEN released a study with Arnika and Ecological Alert and Recovery – Thailand (EARTH) showing high levels of Dechlorane Plus in Thai plastic e-waste workers.
- IPEN also distributed its research update on UV-328 to support the global ban on that plastic chemical.
- IPEN released a briefing during the negotiations that showed high levels of banned POPs in recycled plastic toys and impacts to the food chain in Kenya, demonstrating the lack of transparency needed for identifying and tracking POPs.
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