Scientific Advice MechanismMar 13
A new intergovernmental panel on chemicals, waste and pollution has officially launched. Its assessments will inform global decision-making across the full lifecycle of chemicals and materials, from production to disposal.
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A new multilateral science-policy interface has been established with the first plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP), held in Geneva from 2–6 February. The panel fills a long-standing gap in international environmental governance by providing authoritative, policy-relevant scientific assessments on chemicals, waste and pollution, complementing the existing global science-policy architecture.
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The EU played an active role in supporting the establishment of the panel, reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based multilateralism. The ISP-CWP's work will support informed decision-making across the full lifecycle of chemicals and materials. The inaugural plenary focused on establishing the panel's governance, work programme and operational modalities, laying the groundwork for future assessments.
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Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner in charge of Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, noted: "In turbulent times for global cooperation, the EU is choosing continuity, credibility and science. Pollution, hazardous chemicals and waste do not stop at borders. Effective solutions require shared evidence, transparency and trust in science. The EU remains firmly committed to strengthening the global solutions driven by scientific evidence."