The first meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) for the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) will be held from 24–27 June 2025 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The event is open to all stakeholders committed to sustainable global chemicals management, particularly professionals representing governments, industry, health and labour, business and industry associations, academia, and non-governmental associations. FARM invites you to join hybrid events, where the programme team will participate in the discussions.
? Wednesday, 25 June, 13:00-14:00 Uruguay time (UTC-3)
?Issues of concern: Advances and updates on PFAS and Highly Hazardous Pesticides (hybrid)
Hosted by FAO and OECD, in collaboration with UNDP, UNEP, and WHO. This event addresses two issues of concern under the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC): Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) and Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS). The event will outline progress in reducing risks from PFAS and HHPs under GFC and invite participants to join the PFAS Group and the Global Alliance on HHPs. The event will indicate possible futures for PFAS and HHPs under the GFC and explore the process of establishing the HHPs alliance.
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? Thursday, 26 June, 10:00-11:15 Uruguay time (UTC-3)
?Disclosure and Reporting Standards/Frameworks (hybrid)
Hosted by UNEP in collaboration with the World Bank This session focuses on enhancing disclosure standards for improved traceability of chemical use across value chains. It includes the presentation of the report “Accountability for Nature: Comparison of Nature-related Assessment and Disclosure Frameworks and Standards” and a follow-up panel discussion.
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? Thursday, 26 June, 11:30-12:45 Uruguay time (UTC-3)
?Private Sector Financing (hybrid)
Hosted by UNEP and the World Bank Group This session will examine finance-specific issues critical for redirecting capital toward safer, more sustainable chemicals value chains. This event will present the findings of the analysis by Chronos Sustainability of the chemicals value chain in the textile sector (with a focus on cotton). A panel discussion will follow the presentation.
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? Thursday, 26 June, 13:00-13:45 Uruguay time (UTC-3)
? Masterclass on Understanding Finance and Sustainable Chemicals Management (hybrid)
Hosted by UNEP This session aims to provide an introduction and insight into the rationale and approach that private finance institutions are taking to understand and address the impacts of chemical pollution across their portfolios. UNEP FI will present sector-specific Pollution Guidance for banks, offering practical pathways for aligning lending and investment activities with pollution prevention goals – starting with the agriculture (and buildings & construction) sectors.
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? Friday, 27 June, 13:00-13:45 Uruguay time (UTC-3)
? Establishing a Global Alliance on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (hybrid)
Hosted by FAO, UNEP, UNDP, WHO, UNITAR. This event is an opportunity for stakeholders interested in issues related to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) to give feedback on a proposed operational framework and to define future steps in establishing a voluntary, multi stakeholder global alliance on HHPs.
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