Lessons Learned from the GEF 10810 Project: Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products 2022–2026 - Closing Global Workshop

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dc.conference.date26–27 February 2026en
dc.conference.placeMarriott at Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama
dc.conference.titleClosing Global Workshop: Lessons Learned from the GEF 10810 Project Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products (2022–2026)
dc.conference.typeExpert group meeting
dc.contributor.approvalRecordDirector, Industry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.authorBiodiversity Research Institute
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.otherBastiansz, Ashley
dc.contributor.otherAli Shah, Tahlia
dc.contributor.otherBurton, Mark
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-21T06:31:14Z
dc.date.issued2026-03
dc.descriptionThis workshop report documents the Closing Global Workshop held in Panama on 26–27 February 2026 at the conclusion of the Global Environment Facility 10810 Project, Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products (2022–2026). It summarises discussions on legislative reform, compliance, market surveillance, analytical testing, supply chain engagement, behavioural research, and awareness-raising. The report presents project achievements, lessons learned, remaining activities, and priorities for sustaining national implementation and international collaboration.
dc.description.conventionAgreementMinamata Convention on Mercury
dc.description.meetingCyclePost-session
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/mercuryfreecosmetics
dc.formatpdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49754
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number35 p.
dc.relation.TableOfContentsDay 1 – 26 February 2026 Opening Remarks GEF 10810 Project: Global Achievements and Reflections; Presentation of Final Deliverables Thematic Session: Legislation, Regulations Strengthening Legislation, Compliance and Enforcement Documenting Experiences and Lessons Learnt from Project Countries Jamaica Sri Lanka Gabon Thematic Session: Testing, Monitoring, Surveillance Market Surveillance, Customs Training and Enhancement of Monitoring and Enforcement Systems Analytical Methodologies for Sampling and Testing Presentation of Global Database Day 2 – 27 February 2026 Summary of Day 1 and Reflections Thematic Session: Supply Chain Engagement Case Studies: Working with Manufacturers, Traders, and Distributors Thematic Session: Behavioural Insights and Awareness Raising Public Health Intervention, Behavioral Insights Toolkit and Communication Rapid Fire from Pilot Countries (Gabon, Sri Lanka, Jamaica) of "Do's and Don'ts" in Conducting the SLP Research Using the Toolkit Interactive Session: Reflections and Looking Ahead Sustainability, Next Steps and Closing Remarks Annex 1 – Workshop Agenda Annex 2 – Presentations and Other Meeting Documents
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 14 - Life below Water
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.subject.thememercury
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