Les systèmes de classification et de communication des risques chimiques sont des éléments clés de la gestion rationnelle des produits chimiques. Pour harmoniser ces systèmes à l’échelle mondiale, les Nations Unies ont adopté, en 2003, le Système général harmonisé de classification et d’étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH).

Los sistemas de clasificación y comunicación de riesgos químicos son elementos clave de la gestión racional de los productos químicos. Para armonizar estos sistemas en todo el mundo, las Naciones Unidas adoptaron, en 2003, el Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos (SGA).

Chemical hazards' classification and communication systems are key elements of the sound management of chemicals. To harmonise these systems worldwide, the United Nations adopted, in 2003, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

The USEtox knowledge course aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the  USEtox's purpose, methodology, benefits, and applications, supporting capacity-building efforts for chemical management.

The Lead Paint Reformulation course is based on the Lead Paint Reformulation Technical Guidelines and guides learners through the lead elimination from paint using interactive and engaging methods. It consists of seven modules covering key topics such as lead hazards, reformulation steps, regulatory compliance, testing, and market adoption.

This course is based on the Eco-innovation Building Material Supplement and the Eco-innovation Manual, which provide structured steps for achieving tangible eco-innovation outcomes. Designed for consultants working with small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitional economies, the course introduces eco-innovation concepts and offers practical tools.

The world of sports has a unique and powerful platform to drive climate action. As the industry grapples with the dual challenge of reducing its own environmental footprint and adapting to the growing impacts of climate change, sports organizations must take the lead in building a more sustainable future.

El mundo del deporte está profundamente relacionado con la crisis climática. Mientras que los eventos deportivos, la infraestructura y la logística contribuyen a las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, el cambio climático también afecta a los deportes a través del aumento de las temperaturas, el clima extremo y la degradación ambiental.

The world of sports is deeply connected to the climate crisis. While sporting events, infrastructure, and logistics contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, climate change also disrupts sports through rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental degradation.

The information found within this e-course builds on the Green and Sustainable Chemistry Framework Manual which was developed in consultation with experts from industry, academia, government, international organizations and NGO’s.