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Solving chemical pollution through international scientific collaboration. www.ipcp.ch
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For the first time since Stockholm Univ. was awarded UN observer status, a researcher (Prado Domercq) attended negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution as part of the Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. @marleneagerstrand.bsky.social
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When science meets politics: Inside the stalled plastics treaty negotiations - Department of Environmental Science
This August, delegates from 183 nations gathered in a spacious UN hall in Geneva with a daunting task: to negotiate the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution. More than 2,600 p...
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September 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
For the first time since Stockholm Univ. was awarded UN observer status, a researcher (Prado Domercq) attended negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution as part of the Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. @marleneagerstrand.bsky.social
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Happy to share our new paper on the impacts of corporate capture strategies on human and ecosystem health 🌍
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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September 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Happy to share our new paper on the impacts of corporate capture strategies on human and ecosystem health 🌍
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
@dralexford.bsky.social @ipcp.bsky.social @acs.org
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
@dralexford.bsky.social @ipcp.bsky.social @acs.org
We have a new publication. Thanks @dralexford.bsky.social for leading this work!
New paper from the @ipcp.bsky.social board -
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We have a new publication. Thanks @dralexford.bsky.social for leading this work!
We are deeply impressed and inspired by the tireless efforts of the Scientists' Coalition. Their unwavering dedication to tackling plastic pollution and ensuring science remains at the heart of global decision-making is nothing short of remarkable. Onwards and upwards!
👩🔬👨🔬The Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty is a global network of independent scientific experts providing input to decision-makers and the public to end #plasticpollution.
Follow us and check out our resources to learn more 👇
Follow us and check out our resources to learn more 👇
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The Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty
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August 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
We are deeply impressed and inspired by the tireless efforts of the Scientists' Coalition. Their unwavering dedication to tackling plastic pollution and ensuring science remains at the heart of global decision-making is nothing short of remarkable. Onwards and upwards!
Over 400 signatories united in support of the OECD PFAS definition! 🎉The list of signatories is still growing. If you're working in the field—and especially if you're based in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia—sign here: lnkd.in/d9X-sBd2
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
August 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Over 400 signatories united in support of the OECD PFAS definition! 🎉The list of signatories is still growing. If you're working in the field—and especially if you're based in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia—sign here: lnkd.in/d9X-sBd2
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
🌍 The negotiations for the UN Plastics Treaty has just begun! We stand firmly behind our colleagues in the Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty as they continue their vital role as knowledge brokers, ensuring that science informs policy every step of the way.
🔬 Evidence from international scientific experts highlights the importance of addressing chemicals of concern, plastic production, and developing essential use, transparency, safety and sustainability criteria for plastics.
ℹ️ See our latest statement ahead of INC 👇
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ℹ️ See our latest statement ahead of INC 👇
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August 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🌍 The negotiations for the UN Plastics Treaty has just begun! We stand firmly behind our colleagues in the Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty as they continue their vital role as knowledge brokers, ensuring that science informs policy every step of the way.
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With the INC5.2 schedule filling up, here is a side event focused on health and plastics in the #plasticstreaty. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics will launch on the morning of August, 4rd at an event in Geneva and online. Join us!
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TESS - Launch Event: Announcing The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics
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July 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
With the INC5.2 schedule filling up, here is a side event focused on health and plastics in the #plasticstreaty. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics will launch on the morning of August, 4rd at an event in Geneva and online. Join us!
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Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
In a letter published Tuesday in a scientific journal, a group of 20 researchers warn that 'this effort is politically and/or economically, rather than scientifically, motivated.'
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June 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
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Over the past few years, our PlastChem team has worked tirelessly to map the chemical complexity of #plastics. Today, we publish the findings in @nature.com. We hope this evidence propels the development of safer plastics to protect human health and environment. 1/4
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Mapping the chemical complexity of plastics - Nature
An inventory of 16,325 known plastic chemicals, including >4,200 hazardous compounds, supports the development of safer plastics.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Over the past few years, our PlastChem team has worked tirelessly to map the chemical complexity of #plastics. Today, we publish the findings in @nature.com. We hope this evidence propels the development of safer plastics to protect human health and environment. 1/4
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🎉 A Historic Milestone for Science and Policy! 🧪📜
After years of tireless advocacy, collaboration, and global effort, we are thrilled to celebrate the establishment of the "Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution” (ISP-CWP).
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After years of tireless advocacy, collaboration, and global effort, we are thrilled to celebrate the establishment of the "Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution” (ISP-CWP).
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Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Day 6) | IPCP
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June 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🎉 A Historic Milestone for Science and Policy! 🧪📜
After years of tireless advocacy, collaboration, and global effort, we are thrilled to celebrate the establishment of the "Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution” (ISP-CWP).
www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
After years of tireless advocacy, collaboration, and global effort, we are thrilled to celebrate the establishment of the "Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution” (ISP-CWP).
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Today we made history.
Countries have come together & agreed the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution that will provide the 🌍 with robust, independent science.
Environmental multilateralism delivering again, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
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Countries have come together & agreed the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution that will provide the 🌍 with robust, independent science.
Environmental multilateralism delivering again, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today we made history.
Countries have come together & agreed the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution that will provide the 🌍 with robust, independent science.
Environmental multilateralism delivering again, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Countries have come together & agreed the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution that will provide the 🌍 with robust, independent science.
Environmental multilateralism delivering again, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Trump told reporters at the White House: “I don’t think plastic is going to affect a shark very much, as they’re munching their way through the ocean.” However, almost 2,000 peer-reviewed studies show that he is wrong.
theconversation.com/plastics-thr...
theconversation.com/plastics-thr...
Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence-based solutions are under political fire
A healthy and sustainable planet means supporting action based on scientific evidence, not misinforming people with catchy phrases and political rhetoric.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Trump told reporters at the White House: “I don’t think plastic is going to affect a shark very much, as they’re munching their way through the ocean.” However, almost 2,000 peer-reviewed studies show that he is wrong.
theconversation.com/plastics-thr...
theconversation.com/plastics-thr...
We have reached the end of the OEWG’s work. To our delegation, it is clear that the conflicts happening around the world were reflected in the discussion rooms during OWEG 3.2.
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Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Day 5) | IPCP
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June 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We have reached the end of the OEWG’s work. To our delegation, it is clear that the conflicts happening around the world were reflected in the discussion rooms during OWEG 3.2.
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As non-political observers and scientists, we see most of the tedious and lengthy deliberations as unsubstantive wordsmithing and find it inappropriate and irresponsible that political battles now dominate the process while the actual substance of the negotiations is lost www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Day 4) | IPCP
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June 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As non-political observers and scientists, we see most of the tedious and lengthy deliberations as unsubstantive wordsmithing and find it inappropriate and irresponsible that political battles now dominate the process while the actual substance of the negotiations is lost www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
🌍 Day 3 of the OEWG‑3.2 meeting in Uruguay
If you’re a gambler, then this is the meeting for you. Delegates and observers are taking bets on whether country delegates will come to sufficient agreement to allow the establishment of this new Science-Policy Panel.
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If you’re a gambler, then this is the meeting for you. Delegates and observers are taking bets on whether country delegates will come to sufficient agreement to allow the establishment of this new Science-Policy Panel.
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Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Day 3) | IPCP
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June 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌍 Day 3 of the OEWG‑3.2 meeting in Uruguay
If you’re a gambler, then this is the meeting for you. Delegates and observers are taking bets on whether country delegates will come to sufficient agreement to allow the establishment of this new Science-Policy Panel.
www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
If you’re a gambler, then this is the meeting for you. Delegates and observers are taking bets on whether country delegates will come to sufficient agreement to allow the establishment of this new Science-Policy Panel.
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📍 Tensions and Progress in the SPP Negotiations, and with time running short, the question remains: will this process give rise to a new Science-Policy Panel - or collapse under the weight of political impasse?
Read the IPCP briefing here: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Read the IPCP briefing here: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Day 2) | IPCP
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June 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📍 Tensions and Progress in the SPP Negotiations, and with time running short, the question remains: will this process give rise to a new Science-Policy Panel - or collapse under the weight of political impasse?
Read the IPCP briefing here: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Read the IPCP briefing here: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
🌍 As the international community gathers in Uruguay to negotiate the new Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention, one message must be loud and clear: low and middle-income countries need meaningful support to be full partners in this effort.
June 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🌍 As the international community gathers in Uruguay to negotiate the new Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention, one message must be loud and clear: low and middle-income countries need meaningful support to be full partners in this effort.
🌍A global science-policy panel can
✔️ Provide independent, science-based guidance
✔️ Identify emerging chemical threats
✔️ Enable global cooperation on transboundary pollution
✔️ Build trust through transparency and inclusivity
We need science, policy, and global coordination to work together. 🌐🧪
✔️ Provide independent, science-based guidance
✔️ Identify emerging chemical threats
✔️ Enable global cooperation on transboundary pollution
✔️ Build trust through transparency and inclusivity
We need science, policy, and global coordination to work together. 🌐🧪
June 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🌍A global science-policy panel can
✔️ Provide independent, science-based guidance
✔️ Identify emerging chemical threats
✔️ Enable global cooperation on transboundary pollution
✔️ Build trust through transparency and inclusivity
We need science, policy, and global coordination to work together. 🌐🧪
✔️ Provide independent, science-based guidance
✔️ Identify emerging chemical threats
✔️ Enable global cooperation on transboundary pollution
✔️ Build trust through transparency and inclusivity
We need science, policy, and global coordination to work together. 🌐🧪
As the structure and scope of the Panel take shape, addressing Conflicts of Interest is essential. Involving experts with vested interests in the Panel’s core work poses serious risks - potentially leading to biased outcomes, compromised integrity, or delays in urgently needed action.
June 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As the structure and scope of the Panel take shape, addressing Conflicts of Interest is essential. Involving experts with vested interests in the Panel’s core work poses serious risks - potentially leading to biased outcomes, compromised integrity, or delays in urgently needed action.
📍 Live from Uruguay!
IPCP is on the ground as the Science-Policy Panel negotiations resume. Our delegation is actively engaging in discussions around the role of science and civil society in the future panel on chemicals, waste, and pollution.
📄 Read our full briefing: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
IPCP is on the ground as the Science-Policy Panel negotiations resume. Our delegation is actively engaging in discussions around the role of science and civil society in the future panel on chemicals, waste, and pollution.
📄 Read our full briefing: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Day 1) | IPCP
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June 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📍 Live from Uruguay!
IPCP is on the ground as the Science-Policy Panel negotiations resume. Our delegation is actively engaging in discussions around the role of science and civil society in the future panel on chemicals, waste, and pollution.
📄 Read our full briefing: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
IPCP is on the ground as the Science-Policy Panel negotiations resume. Our delegation is actively engaging in discussions around the role of science and civil society in the future panel on chemicals, waste, and pollution.
📄 Read our full briefing: www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
📍 The expectations for the resumed OEWG-3 meeting are high and low at the same time. High because this is the last round of negotiations, and low because nothing has been finally agreed upon yet.
Read the first briefing from the meeting in Uruguay here:
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Read the first briefing from the meeting in Uruguay here:
www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Punta del Este Briefings (OEWG 3.2 Preparatory Meetings) | IPCP
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June 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
📍 The expectations for the resumed OEWG-3 meeting are high and low at the same time. High because this is the last round of negotiations, and low because nothing has been finally agreed upon yet.
Read the first briefing from the meeting in Uruguay here:
www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
Read the first briefing from the meeting in Uruguay here:
www.ipcp.ch/news/punta-d...
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In a new paper, 22 scientists—including Professor Ian Cousins and Associate Professor Marlene Ågerstrand at Department of Environmental Science @stockholm-uni.bsky.social —defend the current definition of PFASs established by the OECD. #PFAS #Chemistry
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Scientists defend widely used definition of PFASs - Department of Environmental Science
In a new paper published today in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, 22 scientists—including Professor Ian Cousins and Associate Professor Marlene Ågerstrand from the Department of Environmen...
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June 11, 2025 at 5:12 AM
In a new paper, 22 scientists—including Professor Ian Cousins and Associate Professor Marlene Ågerstrand at Department of Environmental Science @stockholm-uni.bsky.social —defend the current definition of PFASs established by the OECD. #PFAS #Chemistry
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Scientists’ Statement on the Chemical Definition of PFASs
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📣 PFAS researchers 📢
If you support the Scientists’ Statement on the Chemical Definition of PFASs, please can you sign here:
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If you support the Scientists’ Statement on the Chemical Definition of PFASs, please can you sign here:
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Sign-on campaign: Scientists’ statement on the chemical definition of PFASs | IPCP
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June 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
📣 PFAS researchers 📢
If you support the Scientists’ Statement on the Chemical Definition of PFASs, please can you sign here:
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If you support the Scientists’ Statement on the Chemical Definition of PFASs, please can you sign here:
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Efforts to change the PFAS definition appear to be politically rather than scientifically motivated. Please add your signature to the link below if you agree.
Sign-on campaign: Preserving Scientific Integrity in the PFAS Definition. Scientists raise concerns about ongoing efforts to redefine PFAS and potentially exclude certain fluorinated chemical subgroups from the widely accepted 2021 OECD definition. www.ipcp.ch/news/sign-on...
Sign-on campaign: Scientists’ statement on the chemical definition of PFASs | IPCP
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June 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Efforts to change the PFAS definition appear to be politically rather than scientifically motivated. Please add your signature to the link below if you agree.