🌍 From success stories to unfinished work: Why DDT still matters. Over the past decades, global action on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) has delivered real, measurable results. These are success stories worth celebrating. 👏 www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/Suc...

During our mission on 27 to 30 April 2026 to Panama, Dr. Fernando Boyd Galindo, Minister of Health of Panama, officially conveyed the country’s expression of interest in hosting the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Latin America and Caribbean region for the 2027 BRS COPs.

Excellent meeting with H.E. Kubanychbek Omuraliev, SG of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) seeking to engage on important regional issues related to chemicals, wastes & circular economy. @Turkic_States @brsmeas turkicstates.org/en/news/ots-...

Building on the #BaselConvention's experience in waste minimization, Rolph Payet of @brsconventions.bsky.social stresses while no silver bullet exists to solve the #FoodWaste crisis, scalable solutions include: 🔸Prevention & behavioral change 🔸Better storage 🔸Consumer awareness 🔸Composting

#Live now! Join the traditional #GENeva #ZeroWasteDay Celebration where leading voices will highlight steps taken to advance the zero waste agenda & key initiatives to reduce food waste. #ZeroWaste starts on our plates! ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN30Mar26 📺 youtube.com/live/-wROiVY...

Regional workshop on national reporting under the #Basel and #StockholmConventions is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, which provides training on how Parties can collect data across the life cycle of #POPs to complete their national reports under those conventions. More information: tinyurl.com/4ya8yfay

Our ocean is in crisis. Yet most pollution starts on land, from plastic waste to industrial chemicals. A healthy ocean is essential for climate goals, sustainable development, and biodiversity. We must #SaveOurOcean. Be part of the solution. Share your views: https://ow.ly/Kxbr50YvfSi

From practical actions to inspiring food recovery stories, everything you need for #ZeroWasteDay is in one place. Explore how you can get involved and register your event here: www.unep.org/zerowasteday/

Disqualified over a snowboard? That’s what happened to one Olympian after PFASs were found in his equipment. These chemicals are used in everything from water-resistant gear to non-stick pans. Under the Stockholm Convention, countries are working to phase out the most harmful PFASs: bit.ly/4at85YI

The @unep.org[email protected] partnership delivers #ForPeopleForPlanet. Alongside @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, pleased to host the UNEP–European Commission High-Level Meeting to strengthen cooperation and discuss priorities on biodiversity, land degradation & climate ahead of talks later this year.

What is the trajectory of global environmental action? Rolph Payet reflects last year's meetings and on the path forward of MEA negotiations Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/articles/bro... @brsconventions.bsky.social