A new vacancy is now open, working in the Secretariat’s Scientific and Technical Assistance Branch as Programme Management Officer (P3), deadline 7 August 2020.
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A Spanish-language webinar on 13 July will provide an overview of this comprehensive implementation toolkit. English and French webinars are planned for later this year.
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau of CRC has decided that CRC-16 will be held by electronic means.
The objectives of the webinar are to inform and raise awareness of Rotterdam Convention’s Designated National Authorities (DNAs) and other stakeholders on the use of pesticides and children’s greater vulnerability to exposure; to highlight the role of Parties to the Rotterdam Convention in a synergistic way with the Stockholm and Basel Conventions as agents of change; and to disseminate guidance and tools on pesticide management and children exposure.
Key document on Prior Informed Consent issued for 51st time, sharing information to assist and inform Parties for better decision-making regarding pesticides and chemicals.
Government and stakeholders address Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHP) and Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPF) at national workshop on 28 May 2020.