RT null T1 Our Planet: Making Our Future Chemical-Safe A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 chemical K1 hazardous waste K1 climate change K1 environmental health K1 human health K1 environmental risk K1 water pollution K1 mercury K1 waste management K1 recycling K1 chemical safety K1 pollution K1 persistent organic pollutant K1 ozone-depleting substance K1 sustainable development K1 chemical contamination PB United Nations Environment Programme SN 1013-7394 YR 2015 FD 2015 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9803 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9803 NO Chemicals are used in almost every area of the world economy. The future of sustainable development is therefore inseparable from the way chemicals are managed from their design to production, use and disposal. In this issue of Our Planet, distinguished policy makers and experts highlight how addressing sound management of chemicals and waste is at the core of addressing the sustainable development issues of today. They urge all stakeholders to commit to a chemical-safe future for health, environment and economic growth. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 16, 2026