This report reviews the growing body of scientific evidence linking endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to serious health conditions including diabetes, neurological and reproductive disorders, inflammation and immune dysfunction.
It features in-depth analyses of EDC exposures from four key sources: pesticides (e.g., glyphosate), plastics and plasticizers, consumer products such as children’s items containing lead and arsenic, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are increasingly shown to disrupt hormonal systems.
As part of the “Global Development, Review and Update of NIPs under the Stockholm Convention on POPs” project, the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is leading Component 4, focused on disseminating information, managing knowledge and coordinating with the Stockholm Convention Secretariat to provide accessible, integrated tools and resources for all Parties.