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Developing sustainable food value chains
Organisation :
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

This brief outlines a rigorous framework for analyzing and improving value chains, ensuring they are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.

The Roel of Traceability
This report explores how traceability systems can help track the origin, ownership and impact of minerals, supporting responsible sourcing and emerging policy goals.
Exploring pathways
Discover how regions worldwide are driving the bioeconomy transition, leveraging innovation and sustainability to create resilient, low-carbon industries.
Guidelines on best available techniques and guidance on best environmental practices relevant to Article 5 and Annex C of the Stockholm Convention
Organisation :
Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

This document provide guidance to Parties of the Stockholm Convention to minimise their releases of persistent organic pollutants from unintentional production for the main identified processes and technologies.

Guidance on Strengthening National Science-Policy Interface
Organisation :
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)

This guidance explores how to strengthen the science-policy interface for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, detailing a roadmap to translate scientific knowledge into effective policies for managing hazardous chemicals and waste.

Alternatives POPS_cover
Organisation :
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)

These materials provide a summarised guidance on transitioning away from persistent organic pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention by exploring safer chemical and non-chemical alternatives. They offer insights into the status, uses, and challenges of key POPs while presenting practical strategies for adopting viable alternatives across different sectors.

Growing resilience
This report exxplores how nature-based solutions are driving climate resilience and sustainable development across sub-Saharan Africa.
Organisation :
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
This assessment takes a look at the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plan against the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake.
Webinar Report_NIP1
This webinar report summarises key discussions from the first part of the training webinar focusing on the role of National Implementation Plans (NIPs) in managing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Circular Economy: catalyst
This paper explores how circular economy policies can drive a green and inclusive transition, focusing on sustainability, innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration.