GEF-8 Integrated Programme on Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains - Draft concept note March 2026

The GEF-8 Integrated Programme (IP) Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains brings together eight country child projects across Latin America and Asia focusing on the fashion and construction sectors, or both. The IP aims to drive transformational change by reducing hazardous chemical use, promoting circularity, and strengthening transparency and sustainability across global supply chains. As part of its governance and coordination commitments, the Supply Chains IP has committed to convening annual programme coordination meetings, held back-to-back where possible with Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and the annual Global Forum on Fashion and Construction Value Chains. These meetings are intended to provide a structured space for reviewing progress, aligning national efforts with programme-wide objectives, and identifying opportunities for collaboration and replication. In 2026, the GEF Global Forum for Integrated Programmes (13–17 April 2026) presents an opportunity to convene the first Annual Programme Coordination Meeting of the Supply Chains IP alongside the broader GEF 8 IP community. Holding the meeting in conjunction with the GEF Global Forum will enable Supply Chains IP countries and partners to engage directly with other IPs, contribute to cross-IP dialogue, and increase the visibility of early experiences emerging from the programme.