Event Conference
Road to OEWG 3 Series | Briefing on the Preparations for the 3rd Session of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on the Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution
06 Jun 2024
14:00–15:30
Venue: International Environment House II & Online | Webex
Organization: Ad hoc open-ended working group on a science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention, Geneva Environment Network
This briefing on the third session of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on the Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution (OEWG 3) taking place in Geneva, from 17 to 21 June 2024, will be held within the framework of the Geneva Environment Network, and conclude a series of events organized in preparations for OEWG 3.
About this Session
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Road to OEWG 3 Series
In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly at its resumed fifth session (UNEA-5.2) agreed to establish an independent, intergovernmental science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution. An ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG) process has been initiated to prepare proposals for the panel.
As set out in UNEA resolution 5/8, the panel will support countries to take action on chemicals, waste and pollution, including to implement various international instruments such as multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), by providing policy-relevant scientific advice. The Panel will also further support relevant MEAs, other international instruments and intergovernmental bodies, and other relevant stakeholders in their work.
The OEWG concluded its second session in December 2023 in Nairobi, and will hold its third session in June 2024, in Geneva.
In preparation for the third session, the Road to OEWG 3 | Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution webinar and event series, co-organized by the OEWG Secretariat and Geneva Environment Network aims to build bridges between and among stakeholders, and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing in preparation for OEWG 3, taking place in Geneva, in June 2024.
Registration
In person participation
This event is taking place in person at the International Environment House II, and online on Webex. To participate in person, please register on Forms.
Online Participation
To participate online, please register on Webex.
Links
- Ad hoc open-ended working group on a science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention | UNEP
- Road to OEWG 3 | Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution
- Developing a Global Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
- Geneva addressing Hazardous Substances