Geneva, Switzerland, 9 May 2025 — Governments from 180 countries adopted a series of bold decisions to advance the sound management of chemicals and wastes, protect human health, safeguard the environment and biodiversity and contribute to tackling climate change.

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We invite you to be a part of the second day of the ministerial interactive discussions where outcomes on the sub-themes pollution, circularity, and implementation will be presented and discussed, available in six languages.

Be part of the global conversation on pollution, circularity, and implementation. Watch the Opening Ceremony discussions on YouTube, available in six languages.