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                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black">Charting 
                              our path towards the International Conference: A 
                              Message from the Global Framework on Chemicals 
                              Secretariat</SPAN></B><SPAN 
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                              awareness of the global impacts of chemicals and 
                              waste continues to grow, so does the urgency for 
                              coordinated and sustained action. I’m heartened by 
                              the increasing engagement from governments, 
                              industry, and civil society in advancing the 
                              Global Framework on Chemicals. Each step forward 
                              brings us closer to the International Conference 
                              in November 2026, a pivotal moment where 
                              collective ambition and collaboration will be 
                              critical to charting the path forward.</SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Building 
                              on the energy of the Open-Ended Working Group 
                              (OEWG) in Uruguay, we’re focused on expanding 
                              outreach and deepening collaboration in the 
                              lead-up to the conference. Working with our 
                              partners we will be active in virtual and 
                              in-person events around the world—from exploring 
                              chemical safety in Qatar to supporting safer 
                              solutions in the textiles sector during Milan 
                              Fashion 
                        Week.</SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></DIV></DIV></TD>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">All 
                              this will lay important groundwork for the 
                              discussions and decisions ahead. This newsletter 
                              highlights updates, resources, and opportunities 
                              to engage as we collectively move toward the 
                              International Conference. We invite you to help 
                              spread the word—because the more voices we bring 
                              on this journey, the stronger our shared impact 
                              will be when we meet on the global stage next 
                              year. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">—Kay 
                              Williams</SPAN></B><SPAN 
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                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif">Global 
                              Framework on Chemicals 
                              Secretariat </SPAN></I><BR><I><SPAN 
                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif">Chemicals 
                              and Health Branch, Industry and Economy 
                              Division </SPAN></I><BR><I><SPAN 
                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif">United 
                              Nations Environment 
                              Programme</SPAN></I> </SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black">Laying 
                              the Groundwork for Global Action: From OEWG to the 
                              2026 International Conference</SPAN></B><SPAN 
                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"> </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Following 
                              a summer of reflection and regrouping after the 
                              success of the <A 
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                              target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ee">June 
                              OEWG</SPAN></A>, we are moving forward with 
                              renewed energy along with our partners. The week 
                              in Punta del Este, Uruguay, was more than a 
                              milestone—it was a powerful moment of connection 
                              for stakeholders committed to safe and sustainable 
                              chemicals management. For the first time since the 
                              Framework’s adoption in 2023, people from across 
                              sectors and regions came together in person to 
                              collaborate and chart the next phase of 
                              work. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              OEWG served as a springboard for action across 
                              multiple priorities. Sector-specific sessions 
                              during Multi-Stakeholder Day moved forward 
                              planning for Implementation Programmes (IPs) in 
                              textiles, electronics, healthcare, and buildings 
                              and construction—with the goal of submitting 
                              proposals at the 2026 International Conference. 
                              Learn more under the IOMC update 
                              below. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              meeting also advanced key work on the Gender 
                              Action Plan and the Global Alliance on Highly 
                              Hazardous Pesticides. Just as important, a dynamic 
                              lineup of side events spurred exchange on 
                              cross-cutting themes like capacity building, 
                              health and worker safety, financing, disclosure 
                              and reporting, and international 
                              cooperation.</SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              OEWG reminded us of what’s possible when diverse 
                              voices unite behind a shared goal. The momentum 
                              sparked in Punta del Este continues to grow—laying 
                              the foundation for an impactful International 
                              Conference in 2026.</SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">For 
                              a recap of the event, read the <A 
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                              target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ee">meeting 
                              report</SPAN></A> or review <A 
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                              target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ee">ENB’s 
                              coverage</SPAN></A> of the event.</SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Expect 
                              updates soon! </SPAN></P>
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                              align=center><B><SPAN 
                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black">Get 
                              Ready: Our New Round of Fund Support is Opening 
                              Soon! </SPAN></B></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Big 
                              news—The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund will 
                              soon launch its second call for project proposals! 
                              If you're working to strengthen chemicals and 
                              waste management in a developing country, this is 
                              a major opportunity you won’t want to 
                              miss.</SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"></SPAN> </P>
                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Grants 
                              between $300,000 and $800,000 will be available 
                              for projects up to three years long. Whether 
                              you're focused on improving policies, building 
                              institutional capacity, or advancing safer 
                              alternatives, the Fund is here to support your 
                              efforts. This round includes a simpler two-step 
                              application process: first, submit a short concept 
                              note. If selected, you’ll be invited to submit a 
                              full proposal—with expert feedback to guide 
                              you. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              Fund was created to help countries put the 
                              Framework into action. Thanks to the generous 
                              contributions of donors, the Fund is already 
                              helping drive progress—and your country or 
                              organization could be next. </SPAN></P>
                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
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                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Earlier 
                              this year, the Fund awarded its <A 
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                              target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ee">first 
                              four grants</SPAN></A>, 
                              supporting: </SPAN></P>
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                                style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">A 
                                regional shift to agroecology in Ethiopia, 
                                Kenya, and Tanzania </SPAN>
                                <LI 
                                style="LINE-HEIGHT: 14.7pt; COLOR: black"><SPAN 
                                style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Safer 
                                pesticide practices in Benin, Burkina Faso, 
                                Guinea, and Senegal </SPAN>
                                <LI 
                                style="LINE-HEIGHT: 14.7pt; COLOR: black"><SPAN 
                                style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Stronger 
                                national systems and data tools in Peru and 
                                Colombia </SPAN>
                                <LI 
                                style="LINE-HEIGHT: 14.7pt; COLOR: black"><SPAN 
                                style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">GHS 
                                implementation in El Salvador and 
                                Honduras </SPAN></LI></UL>
                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              next round opens 30 September 2025 and closes on 
                              15 December 2025. An <A 
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                              target=_blank><SPAN 
                              style="COLOR: #0000ee">informational 
                              webinar</SPAN></A> is coming soon - keep an eye 
                              out for details!</SPAN></P>
                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
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                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Please 
                              share this news widely with your networks—and if 
                              you’re eligible, we strongly encourage you to 
                              apply! </SPAN></P>
                              <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%"><SPAN 
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">We 
                              have also developed a set of 9 social media cards 
                              available in 7 languages. Please download them <A 
                              href="https://un.mdrtor.com/track/link/key/117512-74-1652-11-358-12399/signature/e9bebab10a876f688179058084fc5dab/userid/e79c6f752c825410453d4d0bcaaa0580" 
                              target=_blank><SPAN 
                              style="COLOR: #0000ee">here</SPAN></A> and share 
                              through your communication 
                              channels. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Learn 
                              more: <A 
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                              Safety in Focus</SPAN></B></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">How 
                              can we better protect the people on the frontlines 
                              of chemicals and waste management? That question 
                              brought together 176 participants for a powerful 
                              webinar in May, which we co-hosted with the 
                              International Labor Organization and the Green 
                              Growth Knowledge Partnership. The discussion 
                              featured speakers from labor ministries, workers’ 
                              unions, and employers’ organizations sharing 
                              practical ways we can support safer working 
                              conditions and reduce chemical risks on the 
                              job. </SPAN></P>
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                              emphasized the need for stronger legal 
                              protections, targeted training, and greater 
                              collaboration across sectors. The conversation 
                              highlighted how we can complement international 
                              labour standards and help drive progress in 
                              occupational health and safety, especially for 
                              vulnerable workers. </SPAN></P>
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                              the full recording here</SPAN></A> 
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'inherit',serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">Kay 
                              Williams, Head of the GFC Secretariat, with Szymon 
                              Domagalski, Policy Advisor with the Polish Chamber 
                              of Chemical Industry and organizer of the EU 
                              Industry Days 
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                              style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black">Spotlighting 
                              the Framework at EU Industry 
                              Days </SPAN></B></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">As 
                              part of EU Industry Days held 5–6 June in Rzeszów, 
                              Poland, Kay Williams, Head of the Global Framework 
                              on Chemicals Secretariat, participated in a 
                              moderated panel discussion organized by the Polish 
                              Chamber of Chemical Industry. The session, titled 
                              “From Declaration to Action: Advancing Global 
                              Standards and EU Competitiveness in Sustainable 
                              Chemical Management,” offered an opportunity to 
                              spotlight the Framework’s growing relevance to 
                              industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. 
                              Kay Williams was joined by Bob Diderich, Head of 
                              Division at the Organisation for Economic 
                              Co-operation and Development (OECD); Folco Ciulli, 
                              Executive Director at the European Chemical 
                              Regions Network (ECRN); and Szymon Domagalski, 
                              Policy Advisor with the Polish Chamber of Chemical 
                              Industry and session organizer and 
                              moderator. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              discussion explored the role of global standards 
                              in supporting innovation, creating a level playing 
                              field, and strengthening EU competitiveness—while 
                              emphasizing the need for inclusive, practical 
                              solutions. Panelists highlighted how the Framework 
                              complements legally binding agreements, promotes 
                              harmonization across markets, and offers tools 
                              such as the upcoming Industry Implementation 
                              Programmes to help sectors align with 
                              sustainability goals. Kay emphasized that industry 
                              has a vital role to play in shaping and driving 
                              the Framework towards the International 
                              Conference, underscoring that the time to engage 
                              is now. </SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
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                              engage at the IOMC workshop, held 22 June 2025. 
                              Credit: IOMC/Jonathan Krueger </SPAN></I><SPAN 
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                              Update on the Development of Implementation 
                              Programmes  </SPAN></B><SPAN 
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">The 
                              Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound 
                              Management of Chemicals (IOMC) continues to work 
                              with stakeholders to develop proposals for <A 
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                              style="COLOR: #0000ee">Implementation 
                              Programmes</SPAN></A> (IPs) for further 
                              consideration at the next International 
                              Conference, as well as undertaking related 
                              activities during the inter-sessional period, in 
                              line with ICCM-5 <A 
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                              style="COLOR: #0000ee">resolution V/8</SPAN></A>. 
                              Documents submitted to the June OEWG meeting, 
                              including <A 
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                              style="COLOR: #0000ee">INF.11</SPAN></A>, 
                              presented the status of the proposals and invited 
                              feedback from OEWG participants. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">With 
                              regards to the programme on Strengthening National 
                              Chemicals Legislation and Institutional Capacities 
                              (“IP1”), the outcomes of an IOMC-convened 
                              multi-stakeholder workshop on 22-23 June informed 
                              the OEWG deliberations, ensuring that the 
                              perspectives of a diverse set of stakeholders will 
                              be reflected in the emerging Framework. More 
                              details are available on the <A 
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                              style="COLOR: #0000ee">workshop 
                              website</SPAN></A>. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">For 
                              the programme on Strengthening Economic and 
                              Industry Sector Engagement and Action (“IP2”), a 
                              “Multi-Stakeholder Day” during the OEWG focused on 
                              cross-cutting thematic workstreams and 
                              sector-specific industry programmes. Follow-up 
                              activities will include streamlining IP2 thematic 
                              topics and reviewing draft sector-specific ToRs. 
                              To receive updates on sector programmes and 
                              cross-cutting workstreams discussed during 
                              Multi-Stakeholder Day, <A 
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                              here</SPAN></A>. </SPAN></P>
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                              style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Lastly, 
                              for the programme on Integrating Chemical and 
                              Waste Issues in Sustainable Development 
                              Decision-Making (“IP3”), the IOMC will consult 
                              with stakeholders to further consider work on two 
                              proposed IP3 topics (education and climate 
                              change), or any other sustainable development 
                              topic of interest. A multi-stakeholder workshop on 
                              this IP could also be considered, subject to 
                              securing the required resources. For more details 
                              related to the above, please consult the <A 
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                              the Globally Harmonized System of Classification 
                              and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) across all 
                              relevant sectors by 2030, taking national 
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                              Conventions’ contributions to the implementation 
                              of the Global Framework on 
Chemicals</SPAN></B></P>
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                              Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions (BRS) 
                              are three global legally binding instruments that, 
                              within their respective scopes, complement each 
                              other in protecting human health and the 
                              environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes. 
                              But how do they contribute and complement to the 
                              GFC? </SPAN></P>
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                              identifies concrete opportunities to advance the 
                              GFC’s objectives and targets by implementing 
                              obligations under the BRS conventions, thereby 
                              strengthening global chemicals and waste 
                              management through greater effectiveness, 
                              coordination, and impact. 
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                                Chemicals Management Capacity Building Workshop 
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                                – 22 October 2025: 6th Latin American Regulatory 
                                Cooperation Forum (LARCF) Meeting on the Sound 
                                Management of Industrial Chemical Substances 
                                (Lima, Peru) </SPAN>
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                                style="COLOR: #0000ee">Regulatory Summit 
                                Asia</SPAN></A> 2025 (Singapore)</SPAN></LI></UL>
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