On 13 November 2025 (11:00-12:20 CET), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP), as a part of the GEF-funded and UNEP-led Global NIP Update project (GEF ID 10785), hosted a roundtable on “National Coordination Mechanisms for Robust NIP Implementation.”
The session examined the role of National Coordination Mechanisms (NCMs) in supporting the NIP review and update process – from preparation and consultation through review, endorsement, submission and reporting. It offered guidance on establishing or strengthening NCMs and explored how they can be leveraged to accelerate effective NIP updates and implementation.
Objectives
- Present the Guidance for Setting a National Mechanism for NIP Review and Update, and Reporting
- Strengthen parties' capacity to establish and sustain effective NCMs for the review, update, endorsement and reporting of NIPs under the Stockholm Convention
- Facilitate the exchange of practical experiences on setting and leveraging NCMs for NIP update and implementation, identifying good practices, and drawing lessons learned from diverse national contexts
Target audience
- National Focal Points and technical experts involved in NIP development and implementation
- Representatives of Stockholm and Basel Convention Regional Centres
- Members of National Coordination Mechanisms
- UNEP, BRS Secretariat and other GEF-supported project teams working on chemicals and waste
Speakers
- Mihaela Claudia Paun, Officer-in-Charge, Head of Knowledge and Risk Unit, UNEP
- Moderator: Anastasiya Buchok, Senior Project Associate, GGKP
The event was held in English. Simultaneous interpretation to French and Russian was provided.
Contact
Anastasiya Buchok, Senior Project Associate, GGKP, Global NIP Update, [email protected]
Soomin Bae, Knowledge Management Support Consultant, GGKP, Global NIP Update, [email protected]