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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Over 400 signatories united in support of the OECD PFAS definition! 🎉The list of signatories is still growing. If you're working in the field—and especially if you're based in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia—sign here: lnkd.in/d9X-sBd2 Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌍 As the international community gathers in Uruguay to negotiate the new Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention, one message must be loud and clear: low and middle-income countries need meaningful support to be full partners in this effort.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌍A global science-policy panel can ✔️ Provide independent, science-based guidance ✔️ Identify emerging chemical threats ✔️ Enable global cooperation on transboundary pollution ✔️ Build trust through transparency and inclusivity We need science, policy, and global coordination to work together. 🌐🧪

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

As the structure and scope of the Panel take shape, addressing Conflicts of Interest is essential. Involving experts with vested interests in the Panel’s core work poses serious risks - potentially leading to biased outcomes, compromised integrity, or delays in urgently needed action.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

* Transparency, scientific rigour and proactive measures should be embedded in the Panel's procedures to protect public health and the environment from chemical hazards, waste mismanagement and pollution. We look forward to discussing this further with you in Uruguay!

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

* To be consistent with the precautionary principle and effectively prevent harm before it occurs, the Panel's prioritisation process should be hazard-based, rather than relying on risk or impact assessments.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

* The Science-Policy Panel should be built on a foundation of independence and integrity, ensuring that assessments are policy-relevant and free from vested financial interests by enforcing a strong Conflict of Interest policy with regular audits.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

We expose tactics vested interests use to manipulate evidence, evaluate arguments for and against industry participation in the new panel, and provide recommendations for protecting the panel’s integrity.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

Policy brief: Leveraging solution-oriented assessments for the Science-Policy Panel. For detailed background information, please refer to our working document: Schäfer, M. (2024). It is available here: www.ipcp.ch/activities/i...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

Policy brief: Exploring outputs of the SPP on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention. For detailed background information, please refer to our publication: Diamond et al. 2024. Available here: www.ipcp.ch/activities/i...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

A number of public universities have applied for UNEP accreditation to be able to participate in UNEA meetings. If you want to know more, please contact @marleneagerstrand.bsky.social or @bcarneyalmroth.bsky.social, or have a look at the poster we presented at #SETACSeville.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

After years of convening IPCP board meetings virtually, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to gather face-to-face at #SETACSeville. The experience was truly remarkable! Moreover, we were delighted to connect with both current and prospective members during the IPCP social event.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

We welcome @dralexford.bsky.social Prof Alex Ford, Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of Portsmouth (UK), to the IPCP board. Alex's expertise is in invertebrate ecotoxicology and he has studied the effects of a broad range of contaminants. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

We start this year by welcoming Ass Prof Michael Bertram from SLU in Umeå, Sweden, to the IPCP board. He is researching the impacts of human-induced environmental change on ecological and evolutionary processes in wildlife. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

We welcome Professor Maria Clara Starling from the Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil to the IPCP board. Read more about Maria here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

The third new member of the IPCP board is Gabriel Sigmund, Assistant Professor at Wageningen University. His research aims to better understand and predict contaminant behaviour in engineered-, as well as natural environments. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Meet our knowledgeable board members attending the OEWG-2 meeting in Nairobi. They are happy to discuss the development of the Science-Policy Panel with you. Professor Penny Vlahos, University of Connecticut Professor Miriam Diamond, University of Toronto Professor Martin Scheringer, ETH Zürich

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 10/12/2023

Two policy briefs for the OWEG-2 meeting in Nairobi: 1. The need for authoritative, policy-relevant assessments produced through an independent, robust scientific process. 2. The need to consider hazards, not risk or impact. Download the policy briefs here: www.ipcp.ch/activities/i...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

We are grateful for the interest in our recent paper "Conflicts of Interest in the Assessment of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution" and our board members Penny Vlahos, Miriam Diamond and Martin Scheringer are looking forward to discussing the matter with you at the forthcoming OEWG-meeting in December.

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

Just in time for the INC plastic pollution discussions in Nairobi, we have prepared a Policy Brief addressing Conflict of Interest in the assessment of plastics. Download the policy brief here: www.ipcp.ch/activities/i...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

NEW PAPER and Policy Brief! An international group of 35 scientists urge UN negotiating members to adopt a strong Conflict of Interest Policy in the new Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention. Link to article and policy brief: www.ipcp.ch/activities/i...

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IPCP - International Panel on Chemical Pollution @ipcp.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

We are full of energy after the Uppsala Health Summit. During one of the workshops, we discussed the set-up and potential outputs of the forthcoming Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals, waste and pollution. Next stop, Nairobi!

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