PCBs - a forgotten legacy? - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Dec 4, 2024 · What are PCBs?PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are a group of POPs, toxic, man-made, hazardous organic chemicals that have dangerous effects on the environment and …
Toward elimination of PCBs | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Mar 4, 2025 · Open the PCB dashboard in a separate tab Cost-efficiency analysis One of the challenges in the phase-out of PCB equipment is the cost associated with the replacement of …
PCB Elimination Network | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Feb 13, 2024 · The PCB Elimination Network (PEN) is a multi-stakeholder mechanism that promotes and encourages the environmentally sound management of PCBs with a view to …
UNEP and the GEF at 2025 BRS COPs
May 9, 2025 · A new approach to PCB elimination – how can energy investments play a crucial role in achieving faster, more effective PCB elimination? Cleaning up PCBs and other …
Flame Retardants | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Aug 14, 2024 · What are Flame Retardants?Flame Retardants are any chemicals added to manufactured materials such as plastics, textiles and surface coatings, to inhibit, suppress, or …
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Persistent Organic Pollutants | Global Environment Facility
The PEN develops and implements awareness-raising strategies to put PCB elimination back on the international agenda. Sound management of DDT and PCBs The project "Demonstration …
PCB Cost-efficiency analysis Model - UN Environment Programme
One of the challenges in the phase-out of PCB equipment is the cost associated with the replacement of the existing PCB-contaminated electric transformers and switchgear. UNEP …
How a global agreement is aiming to tame chemical pollution
Jun 23, 2025 · This week, government officials, business leaders, scientists and others are coming together in Uruguay to discuss a landmark agreement known as the Global …
Activities to develop emission factors - UNEP - UN Environment …
Feb 13, 2024 · Emission factors are the core of the Toolkit for Identification and Quantification of Releases of Dioxins, Furans and Other Unintentional POPs. They are derived from measured …