First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals

The First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals brings together governments, businesses, civil society, academia and international organisations to advance the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste worldwide.

The conference focuses on tracking global progress, accelerating implementation and mobilising investment to achieve the Global Framework on Chemicals’ five strategic objectives and 28 targets. Discussions address chemical safety, pollution prevention, sustainable production and consumption, waste management, policy, innovation and financing. The programme features high-level leadership and multi-stakeholder dialogues, alongside thematic spaces for knowledge exchange, practical demonstrations and collaboration.

Pre-session activities are at 15 November 2026, including briefings, regional meetings and forums.

Register | Registration is required. The published deadlines for self-funded participants and applicants requesting financial support have passed as the registration platform indicates that registration is closed. Any updates or late-registration arrangements should be confirmed through the Indico registration platform or the Global Framework on Chemicals Secretariat.