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On 17 September 2024 (14:00-16:30 CEST), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) hosted the online training webinar "Introduction to SCCP/MCCP and PFAS and Inventory Development".

The webinar introduced participants to the methodology of inventory development for industrial persistent organic pollutants (POPs), with a special focus on PFAS and short-chain and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs/MCCPs). These substances represent some of the most prevalent and persistent pollutants, with SCCPs/MCCPs still being produced and used in massive quantities globally—around 1 million tonnes per year.

Alarmingly, SCCPs/MCCPs are detected as the industrial POPs with the highest levels in human milk, and the levels of PFAS in humans frequently exceed the EU's tolerable weekly intake. Given these concerns, the webinar highlighted the urgent need for robust inventories to understand the major uses and presence of these POPs in products, which is crucial for controlling and reducing their use. Participants explored inventory methodologies for presumptive PFAS-contaminated sites, and met environmental professionals working on the front lines of pollution control.

Objectives

• Equip participants with an overview of the development of industrial POPs inventories and the relevant inventory steps and to understand why the simple sectoral inventory approach cannot address POP-PFAS and SCCPs/MCCPs.
• Provide relevant information on inventory development for POP- PFASs (PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, and related compounds) for current use, the presence in stocks like firefighting foams and waste streams and the high relevance of contaminated sites; provide countries with a methodology to establish an inventory of presumptive POP-PFAS contaminated sites.
• Provide relevant information on inventory development for SCCPs (and for MCCPs proposed for listing 2025) for current production, import/export, use in production, and the presence in products, stocks, waste streams and contaminated sites.

Target audience

• Stockholm Convention Official Contact Points and National Focal Points particularly from project countries
• National officials and experts involved in the process of reviewing and updating the NIPs
• Practitioners working on POPs inventory and management
• Members of NIP National Coordinating Mechanism/ Committees and Project Coordination Units/Thematic Task Groups
• Representatives of Regional Centers and relevant stakeholders

In Russian: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZA2

In French: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAX

In Spanish: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAu 

This event was organized within the framework of Component 4 of GEF-funded and UNEP-led project (ID 10785) "Global Development, Review and Update of National Implementation Plans (NIPs) under the Stockholm Convention (SC) on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)".

On 1 August 2024 (14:00-16:00 CEST), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) hosted the online webinar "Sectoral approach to inventories of POPs and other chemicals of concern in construction, electronics, and vehicles".

The webinar introduced the new 'Sectoral Guidance for Inventories of POPs and Other Chemicals of Concern in Buildings/Construction, Electronics, and Vehicles.' For the inventory and management of POPs, a practical approach is to compile POPs inventory data in a coordinated manner across the major sectors of their use. Considering the synergy with other conventions and international treaties, it is useful to coordinate information gathering on other chemicals of concern in these sectors and to understand their presence for coordinated and synergistic management. The guidance document has compiled relevant information and was presented in the webinar.

Objectives

• Provide participants with an overview of the development of industrial POPs inventories, including relevant inventory steps, sectoral guidance on POPs inventories, and other available inventory guidance documents.
• Differentiate between highly relevant and less relevant POPs in the major use sectors of electronics, transport, and buildings/construction.
• Inform about other chemicals of concern in these three sectors relevant for other Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and to lay a foundation for synergistic inventories of pollutants.
• Emphasize that inventories of POPs, other pollutants, plastics and resources in these sectors are crucial for waste and resource management toward a clean circular economy.

Target audience 

• Stockholm Convention Official Contact Points and National Focal Points particularly from project countries
• National officials and experts involved in the process of reviewing and updating the NIPs
• Practitioners working on POPs inventory and management
• Members of NIP National Coordinating Mechanism/Committees and Project Coordination Units/Thematic Task Groups
• Representatives of Regional Centres and relevant stakeholders

Agenda

In French: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAY

In Spanish: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAQ

In Russian: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAd

This event was organized within the framework of Component 4 of GEF-funded and UNEP-led project (ID 10785) "Global Development, Review and Update of National Implementation Plans (NIPs) under the Stockholm Convention (SC) on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)"

On 30 July 2024 (14:00-16:00 CEST), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) hosted the online webinar "Navigating the Production, Use, and Trade of New POPs (2009-2022) with Key International Databases and Statistics".

The session offered a comprehensive overview of the production, use, and trade of newly listed persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and guided participants on accessing relevant international databases and statistics. It highlighted the importance of understanding production quantities and key periods for effective inventory, prioritization, and management of POPs. During the webinar, the report on "Production, Use, and Trade of POPs Newly Listed in the Stockholm Convention 2009 to 2022" by UNEP was presented. 

Objectives:

• To provide an overview of the historical and current production and use of POPs, which shall serve as a basis for developing and evaluating inventories for the National Implementation Plans.
• To provide information on which POPs are still produced and used in new products and which POPs have stocks in use subject to recycling and circular economy.
• To provide information on accessing relevant publications, international databases, and statistics on POPs production, trade, and use.

Target audience:

• Stockholm Convention Official Contact Points and National Focal Points
• National officials and experts involved in reviewing and updating NIPs
• Practitioners working on POPs inventory and management
• Members of NIP National Coordinating Mechanism/Committees and Project Coordination Units/Thematic Task Groups
• Representatives of regional executing agencies and relevant stakeholders

Agenda

Please feel free to watch the record of the webinar:

In Russian: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZA5

In French: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAf

In Spanish: https://www.greenpolicyplatform.org/ZAq

This event was organized within the framework of Component 4 of GEF-funded and UNEP-led project (ID 10785) "Global Development, Review and Update of National Implementation Plans (NIPs) under the Stockholm Convention (SC) on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)"

On 5 June 2024 (14:00-15:00 CEST), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) within the framework of Component 4 (Knowledge management and information sharing) of the GEF ID 10785 project (Global NIP Update Project) hosted an online round table event to share challenges, lessons learned, and good practices during development, review, and update of National Implementation Plans with executing agencies and international experts on the panel. 

This capacity-building round table aimed to convene the six regional executing agencies of the project, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Executing agencies play a vital role in implementing Component 3 of the project, which focuses on assisting parties of the Stockholm Convention in developing and updating their National Implementation Plans (NIPs) on the national level. The session served as a platform for agencies, and experts to share insights, challenges, and innovative approaches gleaned from their experiences. The discussion highlighted using the integrated electronic toolkit developed under GEF ID9884 to improve the NIP update process.

Objectives:

- Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned, challenges encountered, and new knowledge acquired by regional executing agencies throughout the project implementation process. Introduce the benefits of the Integrated Electronic Toolkit.

- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Foster collaboration among agencies to address common challenges and identify best practices for effective NIP development and implementation.

- Alignment with Current and Future Initiatives: Discuss upcoming events organized by regional agencies and GGKP to advance the goals of the Stockholm Convention.

Target audience:

- Representatives of Regional Executing Agencies and relevant stakeholders.

- Stockholm Convention Official Contact Points and National Focal Points, including those from project countries.

- Members of NIP National Coordinating Mechanism/ Committees and Project Coordination Units/Thematic Task Groups.

- National officials and experts involved in the process of reviewing and updating the NIPs

Agenda

This event was organized within the framework of Component 4 of GEF-funded and UNEP-led project (ID 10785) "Global Development, Review and Update of National Implementation Plans (NIPs) under the Stockholm Convention (SC) on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)"

Please feel free to watch the record of the webinar in English:

On 11 April 2024 (14:00-15:00 CEST), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) and the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED), supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), are jointly hosted the webinar on Greening SMEs towards a Just Transition from Policies to Practice.

This fourth webinar of a series looked at good practices and lessons learned regarding the implementation of policies and support services that promote environmental sustainability and decent work among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given that SMEs employ the majority of the global workforce, they play a critical role in limiting job losses and optimizing employment gains in the transition to a green and circular economy.  

Delving into concrete examples of the implementation of policies and support services for SMEs in Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan and Mauritius, the webinar shed light on what works to empower SMEs to mitigate climate risks and seize new green opportunities with a view to creating more and better jobs. The webinar included several presentations, a moderated panel discussion and a Q&A session. 

Speakers: 

• Moderator: Marlen de la Chaux, Technical Expert on Productivity and Working Conditions, International Labour Organization (ILO)

• Sarah Gondy, Just Transition Officer, International Labour Organization (ILO) 

• Dev Appalswamy, Director Capacity Development, Corporate Services and Operations, National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC), Mauritius

• Shalini Mathaven, Lead of Productivity and Competitiveness Academy, National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC), Mauritius

• Liza Cherotich Maru, Head of Innovation – Emerging Consumers, Britam, Kenya

• Kubanych Alimov, Chairman of the Green committee, JIA Business Association, Kyrgyzstan

• Jeff Kristianto, Chairperson, Business & Export Development Organization, Indonesia 

Webinar recording 

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On 27 February 2024 (09:00 CET and 15:00 CET), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) will host the webinar Unlock the Potential of Article 6: Develop your Host Party Strategy.

Launched in June 2022 and continuing into 2027, Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) is currently the largest and most comprehensive program focused solely on enhancing Article 6 of the Paris climate agreement.

The aim of the webinar is to share the knowledge and experience of SPAR6C experts and to develop strategies and implementation plans tailored to local needs. This includes raising awareness about the SPAR6C programme and the A6 Implementation Toolbox, presenting key elements of the guide on developing a host party strategy for Article 6, and doing a deep dive into the topic of authorization criteria, including sharing country experiences from Colombia and Zambia.

On 14 December 2023 (14:00-15:00 CET), the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) and Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED)  jointly hosted the "Beyond COP28 - Advancing Biodiversity Finance for Global Climate Impact" webinar.  

Building on the outcomes of COP28 discussions, the webinar highlighted the importance of biodiversity finance in achieving essential advancements to stop and reverse the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Supporting conservation and sustainable land management through funding plays a pivotal role in safeguarding crucial biodiversity hotspots, ensuring their continuous provision of critical services like clean air, water and food security.

The session addressed various viewpoints on biodiversity financing, commencing with a macro-level examination of policies concerning biodiversity finance. It also delved into public and private perspectives on financing biodiversity, encompassing risk assessment, impact evaluation and strategies to amplify investments in biodiversity.

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Speakers 

• Innocent ONAH, Chief Natural Resources Officer, African Development Bank (AfDB) 
• Gemma James, Head of Biodiversity and Nature, Chronos Sustainability
• Martin Lok, Executive Director at Capitals Coalition
• Katharina Lehmann-Uschner, Policy Officer , International Finance at the German Federal Ministry for Environment and Nature Conservation (BMUV).
• Rodrigo Cassola, Principal Specialist, Nature and Finance , UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC).

On 22 November 2023 (15:00-16:00 CET/09:00-10:00 EST), the World Resources Institute will host A Year in Review: Africa's Climate Agenda.

Following several major climate events in Africa in 2023, including the One Forest Summit, the Africa Climate Summit and the Three Basins Summit, this webinar will reflect on the outcomes of such meetings, the promises they hold for the continent and expectations for COP28.

Speakers will primarily focus on the actions necessary to seize opportunities and chart an inclusive path that yields lasting wealth, eliminates poverty and protects nature.

On 15 November 2023 (16:00-17:00 CET), the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) and Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) will host the 14th CEPR/EAERE Webinar Series on Climate Policy.

As carbon markets around the world evolve and mature, jurisdictions are increasingly experimenting with market stability measures such as cost containment reserves to manage carbon price volatility and help ensure that market prices are aligned with climate policy goals.

This webinar will bring together experts from the United States and Europe to discuss how these design features work and what policy objectives they are designed to address. The presentation will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session with the audience moderated by Professor Meredith Fowlie Professor from the, University of California, Berkeley. 

On 28-30 November 2023, the Asian Development Bank will host the ADBI Annual Conference 2023: Sustainable Development Goals -- Midway Assessment and the Road Ahead.

The conference will examine the status of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific, feature research and panel discussions on the factors that promote or inhibit progress, and highlight reforms necessary for countries in the region to achieve SDGs by 2030. It will also discuss sustainable development beyond 2030.

Research paper sessions will cover external risks facing developing economies, the financing of the SDGs, the proximate determinants of SDGs, and how countries’ endowments affect progress in achieving sustainable development.