RT null T1 Africa’s preparations for the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management - Note by the secretariat T2 Préparatifs de l’Afrique en vue de la cinquième session de la Conférence internationale sur la gestion des produits chimiques - Note du secrétariat A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 waste management K1 chemical K1 waste YR 2023 FD 2023-07 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/43107 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/43107 NO Many chemicals have the potential to cause significant harm to the environment if not managed properly. They can contaminate soil, water bodies, and air, leading to adverse effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and plant life. Chemicals can also pose serious risks to human health, especially if they are toxic, carcinogenic, or mutagenic. Exposure to hazardous chemicals can occur through various routes such as inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026