PCBs - a forgotten legacy? - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Dec 4, 2024 · What are PCBs?PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are a group of POPs, toxic, man-made, hazardous organic chemicals that have dangerous effects on the environment and our …
Toward elimination of PCBs - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Mar 4, 2025 · Eliminating PCBs Story Map Because PCB disposal requires a thorough understanding of where and how much PCB there is, tools to gather, analyze, manage, and visualize spatial data are …
PCB Elimination Network | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Feb 13, 2024 · PCB Elimination Network The PCB Elimination Network (PEN) is a multi-stakeholder mechanism that promotes and encourages the environmentally sound management of PCBs with a …
UNEP and the GEF at 2025 BRS COPs
May 9, 2025 · Cleaning up PCBs and other chemicals – discussing the GEF's role in supporting global cleanup efforts, with an emphasis on funding and technical support. The panel will also feature …
Everything you should know about microplastics - UNEP
Jun 2, 2025 · If you’ve been following the global conversation around plastic pollution, you’ve probably heard of microplastics. These small particles have turned up everywhere from the depths of the …
Technical guidelines on wastes comprising or containing CBs ... - UNEP
Apr 17, 1997 · This Guideline addresses the three classes of PCBs, PCTs and PBBs. PCBs represent by far the most significant group in terms of quantities originally produced, the volumes of waste …
PCB Cost-efficiency analysis Model - UNEP - UN Environment …
One of the challenges in the phase-out of PCB equipment is the cost associated with the replacement of the existing PCB-contaminated electric transformers and switchgear. UNEP developed a Model …
Persistent Organic Pollutants | Global Environment Facility
UNEP is a world leader in the global monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), with technical expertise in the management and elimination of hazardous substances like …
UNEP and GEF at the 2025 BRS COPs
May 9, 2025 · Cleaning up PCBs and other chemicals – discussing the GEF's role in supporting global cleanup efforts, with an emphasis on funding and technical support. The panel will also feature …
A three-pronged endeavor for a PCB-free Mediterranean
Sep 8, 2023 · PCBs can enter the environment in many ways, including improper disposal, leaks or spills from electrical equipment. In addition to harming wildlife and ecosystems, exposure to these …