UNEP will organize a workshop on strategic planning and action to advance green and sustainable chemistry in which experts and stakeholders will share relevant experiences and identify lessons learned via a guided panel discussion and audience exchange. The examples and case studies gathered will be used to develop UNEP resources and tools that aim to inspire and guide stakeholders in planning and implementing strategic action which advance UNEP’s Ten Objectives and Guiding Considerations for Green and Sustainable Chemistry. The overall goal of the workshop is to foster strategic action by diverse stakeholders relevant for achieving the vision for green and sustainable chemistry. Specific objectives include: • Gather illustrative examples of planning relevant to strategic action for green and sustainable chemistry • Gain insight on key process steps of planning for green and sustainable chemistry strategic action from a range of stakeholder groups. • Hear perspectives on the most useful format to present the case studies to maximize uptake. • Align a set of proposed steps for planning strategic green and sustainable chemistry action with real-world case studies In response to UNEA resolution 4/8 adopted at UNEA-4 in 2019, UNEP is preparing manuals on green and sustainable chemistry. The Green and Sustainable Chemistry: Framework Manual, released in 2020 is available online with a specialized manual on green and sustainable chemistry education in the final stages of development. At the center of the Framework Manual and UNEP’s work on the topic are ten objectives and guiding considerations for green and sustainable chemistry. Ranging from green molecular design to ensuring that chemistry works to address societal needs, the objectives seek to inspire and guide relevant stakeholders to shift their chemistry innovations towards sustainability. At UNEA-5.2 in 2022, member states recognized the Framework Manual and “encouraged its use as appropriate” within UNEA Resolution 5/7 concerning the sound management of chemicals and waste. A key aspect of both Manuals with regards to implementation can be found in their respective final chapters in which calls are made for stakeholders to take strategic action and initiate the development of green and sustainable chemistry roadmaps. Building upon this call and the UNEA-5.2 resolution, UNEP is aiming to support stakeholders planning for strategic green and sustainable chemistry action. Confirmed Panelists Ahmad Ansari and Peter Gregory, ZDHC Foundation – Formulation to Zero Programme Lesley Onyon, World Health Organization - WHO Chemicals Roadmap Bharat Jain - Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre, India Workshop Agenda 1. Welcoming Remarks – UNEP, 5-10 minutes UNEP will open the meeting, welcoming the participants and thanking them for their attendance. A brief history of UNEP’s work on green and sustainable chemistry will be provided along with an overview of the Ten Objectives and Guiding Considerations and Framework Manual. UNEP will further highlight the objective of the workshop. 2. Panel Session 1: Learning from planning and implementing strategic action relevant to green and sustainable chemistry – 45 Minutes UNEP will briefly introduce each member of the Panel and the respective strategic planning effort which they will elaborate on. Following a brief intervention by each panelist, the floor will be opened to the audience to exchange with the panel, ask questions, and share their own experiences. 3. Panel Session 2: Guidance and tools to support strategic action– 30 Minutes UNEP will introduce proposed key elements and steps when planning for strategic action on green and sustainable chemistry – including points in the process where the Framework Manual and Green and Sustainable Chemistry Objectives can support and guide planning activities. A guided panel discussion will take place to provide feedback, followed by an open discussion. 4. Closing Remarks – UNEP, 5-10 minutes