Presentation given by Dr. Christoph Hamelmann (UNDP) and Ignacio Sanchez Diaz (UNDP) during the ISWA 2015 World Congress, Antwerp at the technical session on Healthcare Waste.
Sustainable Development and Global Health Aid - a UNDP PerspectiveUNDP Eurasia
Presentation given by Ignacio Sanchez Diaz (UNDP) and Dr. Christoph Hamelmann (UDNP) at the Global Sustainable Development in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector: Towards Streamlining and Harmonization, 14th Sept 2015, Ispra, Italy
Sustainable procurement in the health sectorUNDP Eurasia
The informal interagency task team on sustainable procurement in the health sector, hosted by the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub, has ten members, seven UN agencies, and three multilateral financing institutions. It was established in 2012 to facilitate and coordinate the introduction of green procurement in the health sector among its members. This presentation summarizes the task team's vision, main objectives, initiated programmes, key documents, and communications outreach.
Sustainable Development and Global Health Aid - a UNDP PerspectiveUN SPHS
Presentation given by Ignacion Sanchez Diaz UNDP and Dr. Christoph Hamelmann (UDNP) at the Global Sustainable Development in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector: Towards Streamlining and Harmonization, 14th Sept 2015, Ispra, Italy.
The SPHS Presentation on Healthcare Procurement and Current Environmental IssuesUN SPHS
SPHS Presentation, at the SPHS BrownBag Lunch, ONE UN PLAZA, NEW YORK, in November 09, 2015.
Presented by Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, Regional Team Leader (Europe and Central Asia) and Senior Advisor (Arab States), HIV, Health and Development. Coordinator of the Secretariat of the UN informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (iIATT-SPHS).
Webinar on Sustainable Procurement in the Health SectorUN SPHS
A webinar session hosted by UNEP, presented by Mirjana Milic (Associate Coordinator, SPHS) informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS)
Global consultation on environmentally friendly procurement in the health sectorUNDP Eurasia
Presentation by Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, Regional HIV, Health and Development Team Leader for UNDP's Regional Centre for Europe and Central Asia, on environmentally-friendly procurement in the health sector given at the “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – Options for Action” consultation held in Geneva, Switzerland, 9 April 2014.
UNDP at The International Healthcare Waste ConferenceUN SPHS
The presentation is about the UNDP HIV, Health and Development Team activities on healthcare waste management from a perspective of a global health initiative.
Sustainable Development and Global Health Aid - a UNDP PerspectiveUNDP Eurasia
Presentation given by Ignacio Sanchez Diaz (UNDP) and Dr. Christoph Hamelmann (UDNP) at the Global Sustainable Development in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector: Towards Streamlining and Harmonization, 14th Sept 2015, Ispra, Italy
Sustainable procurement in the health sectorUNDP Eurasia
The informal interagency task team on sustainable procurement in the health sector, hosted by the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub, has ten members, seven UN agencies, and three multilateral financing institutions. It was established in 2012 to facilitate and coordinate the introduction of green procurement in the health sector among its members. This presentation summarizes the task team's vision, main objectives, initiated programmes, key documents, and communications outreach.
Sustainable Development and Global Health Aid - a UNDP PerspectiveUN SPHS
Presentation given by Ignacion Sanchez Diaz UNDP and Dr. Christoph Hamelmann (UDNP) at the Global Sustainable Development in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector: Towards Streamlining and Harmonization, 14th Sept 2015, Ispra, Italy.
The SPHS Presentation on Healthcare Procurement and Current Environmental IssuesUN SPHS
SPHS Presentation, at the SPHS BrownBag Lunch, ONE UN PLAZA, NEW YORK, in November 09, 2015.
Presented by Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, Regional Team Leader (Europe and Central Asia) and Senior Advisor (Arab States), HIV, Health and Development. Coordinator of the Secretariat of the UN informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (iIATT-SPHS).
Webinar on Sustainable Procurement in the Health SectorUN SPHS
A webinar session hosted by UNEP, presented by Mirjana Milic (Associate Coordinator, SPHS) informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS)
Global consultation on environmentally friendly procurement in the health sectorUNDP Eurasia
Presentation by Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, Regional HIV, Health and Development Team Leader for UNDP's Regional Centre for Europe and Central Asia, on environmentally-friendly procurement in the health sector given at the “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – Options for Action” consultation held in Geneva, Switzerland, 9 April 2014.
UNDP at The International Healthcare Waste ConferenceUN SPHS
The presentation is about the UNDP HIV, Health and Development Team activities on healthcare waste management from a perspective of a global health initiative.
The SPHS Presentation at The International Water Association Conference in Sw...UN SPHS
The presentation about the UN Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS) and UNDP's role as the host and member of the interagency. The SPHS online platform was introduced.
This presentation was delivered at the the Working Group on Health on Climate Change Meeting held in Bonn on 11 September 2019 by Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda, UNDP EECA Team Leader for HIV Health and Development and SPHS Coordinator, and Natalia Olofinskaya, Regional Climate Change Specialist of UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub
The XII Healthy Hospitals Seminar (Seminário Hospitais Saudáveis - SHS 2019)UN SPHS
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda (UNDP Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development in Eastern Europe & Central Asia and SPHS Coordinator) at the XII Healthy Hospitals Seminar 2019 (SHS Seminar 2019) which took place on 11-12 November 2019 in São Paulo – Brazil.
The overall theme of SHS 201 is, “Health for Climate: Leading Sustainable, Low-Carbon Supply Chains,” and aims to highlight conscious and sustainable consumption as a central strategy for tackling climate change. In this sense, the health sector, as a major consumer of production inputs, natural resources and technologies, has an important role to play, leading the transformation of all supply chains into the necessary transition to a low carbon economy.
Active travel: Benefits and trade-offs - Audrey de NazelleIES / IAQM
Walking and cycling as means of transportation offer convenient and low-cost opportunities to integrate healthy physical activity behaviour in daily patterns of activity. It is thus seen as an essential component of tackling physical inactivity, one of the world’s greatest public health challenges of today. However in urban environments, there may be trade-offs associated with active travel. Pedestrians and cyclists will typically inhale greater amounts of pollutants compared to other mode users in particular. This presentation will review some of the latest research on combined effects of physical activity and pollution, and discuss other potential benefits and trade-offs associated with active travel policies.
Alfonso Buxens, UNDP Procurement Specialist presented the SPHS and UNDP's commitment to green its own procurement policies and practices at the Medical Procurement Workshop. The workshop took place on 21-22 September 2017 in Odesa, Ukraine.
World Water Week 2019: Reducing Emissions from Antibiotics Production (REAP)UN SPHS
In an effort to combat antibiotic resistance, UNDP joins forces with SIWI, Centrient Pharmaceuticals and Recipharm. The new initiative, Reducing Emissions from Antibiotics Production (REAP), was presented at World Water Week 2019 in Stockholm. REAP aims to support the pharmaceutical sector’s shift to more sustainable production practices.
Emissions of antibiotics from pharmaceutical manufacturing are one of the many drivers for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Reducing them requires practical solutions on an engineering level and through voluntary initiatives, regulation and incentive structures.
Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda, UNDP Regional Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development and the Coordinator of the UN Initiative Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS) delivered a presentation on how sustainable procurement can tackle AMR.
More information is available here: https://savinglivesustainably.org/news/0K777K.html
UNDP Sustainable Health Procurement Policy and PracticeUN SPHS
On 27th March 2017, Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda, UNDP HIV, Health, and Development EECA Regional Team Leader and the SPHS Secretariat Coordinator, delivered a presentation about the work of SPHS Task Team, key procurement criteria developed, supplier engagement and approach to integrating sustainability into UN procurement.
Mr. Eric Dupont, UNFPA Chief of Procurement Services Branch, delivered a presentation at WTO on how UNFPA, in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers of condoms, works to minimize the environmental impact of its health procurement. Key results, impact, and next steps are highlighted.
SPHS Virtual Session: Promoting Sustainability through Elimination of Plastic...UN SPHS
Modern health care facilities produce large amounts of solid waste: disposable medical devices ranging from IV tubing to single-use medical devices and electronics, cleaning and disinfection products, bandages, food waste, and more. It is estimated that 25% of the waste generated by a hospital is plastic. Moreover, it is estimated that some 15-25% of the total health care waste stream contains some form of biological, chemical, radiological or other hazards.
This virtual session discussed the opportunities and challenges of plastic elimination in the global health sector through good practices in Viet Nam and the Philippines, and ultimately collaborate in raising awareness of and acting on these issues.
The SPHS Presentation at The International Water Association Conference in Sw...UN SPHS
The presentation about the UN Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS) and UNDP's role as the host and member of the interagency. The SPHS online platform was introduced.
This presentation was delivered at the the Working Group on Health on Climate Change Meeting held in Bonn on 11 September 2019 by Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda, UNDP EECA Team Leader for HIV Health and Development and SPHS Coordinator, and Natalia Olofinskaya, Regional Climate Change Specialist of UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub
The XII Healthy Hospitals Seminar (Seminário Hospitais Saudáveis - SHS 2019)UN SPHS
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda (UNDP Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development in Eastern Europe & Central Asia and SPHS Coordinator) at the XII Healthy Hospitals Seminar 2019 (SHS Seminar 2019) which took place on 11-12 November 2019 in São Paulo – Brazil.
The overall theme of SHS 201 is, “Health for Climate: Leading Sustainable, Low-Carbon Supply Chains,” and aims to highlight conscious and sustainable consumption as a central strategy for tackling climate change. In this sense, the health sector, as a major consumer of production inputs, natural resources and technologies, has an important role to play, leading the transformation of all supply chains into the necessary transition to a low carbon economy.
Active travel: Benefits and trade-offs - Audrey de NazelleIES / IAQM
Walking and cycling as means of transportation offer convenient and low-cost opportunities to integrate healthy physical activity behaviour in daily patterns of activity. It is thus seen as an essential component of tackling physical inactivity, one of the world’s greatest public health challenges of today. However in urban environments, there may be trade-offs associated with active travel. Pedestrians and cyclists will typically inhale greater amounts of pollutants compared to other mode users in particular. This presentation will review some of the latest research on combined effects of physical activity and pollution, and discuss other potential benefits and trade-offs associated with active travel policies.
Alfonso Buxens, UNDP Procurement Specialist presented the SPHS and UNDP's commitment to green its own procurement policies and practices at the Medical Procurement Workshop. The workshop took place on 21-22 September 2017 in Odesa, Ukraine.
World Water Week 2019: Reducing Emissions from Antibiotics Production (REAP)UN SPHS
In an effort to combat antibiotic resistance, UNDP joins forces with SIWI, Centrient Pharmaceuticals and Recipharm. The new initiative, Reducing Emissions from Antibiotics Production (REAP), was presented at World Water Week 2019 in Stockholm. REAP aims to support the pharmaceutical sector’s shift to more sustainable production practices.
Emissions of antibiotics from pharmaceutical manufacturing are one of the many drivers for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Reducing them requires practical solutions on an engineering level and through voluntary initiatives, regulation and incentive structures.
Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda, UNDP Regional Team Leader for HIV, Health and Development and the Coordinator of the UN Initiative Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS) delivered a presentation on how sustainable procurement can tackle AMR.
More information is available here: https://savinglivesustainably.org/news/0K777K.html
UNDP Sustainable Health Procurement Policy and PracticeUN SPHS
On 27th March 2017, Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda, UNDP HIV, Health, and Development EECA Regional Team Leader and the SPHS Secretariat Coordinator, delivered a presentation about the work of SPHS Task Team, key procurement criteria developed, supplier engagement and approach to integrating sustainability into UN procurement.
Mr. Eric Dupont, UNFPA Chief of Procurement Services Branch, delivered a presentation at WTO on how UNFPA, in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers of condoms, works to minimize the environmental impact of its health procurement. Key results, impact, and next steps are highlighted.
SPHS Virtual Session: Promoting Sustainability through Elimination of Plastic...UN SPHS
Modern health care facilities produce large amounts of solid waste: disposable medical devices ranging from IV tubing to single-use medical devices and electronics, cleaning and disinfection products, bandages, food waste, and more. It is estimated that 25% of the waste generated by a hospital is plastic. Moreover, it is estimated that some 15-25% of the total health care waste stream contains some form of biological, chemical, radiological or other hazards.
This virtual session discussed the opportunities and challenges of plastic elimination in the global health sector through good practices in Viet Nam and the Philippines, and ultimately collaborate in raising awareness of and acting on these issues.
What is Renewable Energy? Solar Industry Buzzwords Defined.Brightergy
Every industry has its own language. Buzzwords, terms, and jargon make understanding technology difficult for industry outsiders. The renewable energy and solar industries are no different. From energy-specific terms to technology terms, we've layed out an introduction to some of those buzzwords defined.
Green Procurement for Global Health Aid Presentation, at the GOA Meeting, India, in 1st of October, 2015.
Presented by Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, Regional Team Leader (Europe and Central Asia) and Senior Advisor (Arab States), HIV, Health and Development. Coordinator of the Secretariat of the UN informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (iIATT-SPHS).
SPHS Presentation at the IPC Meeting, in 10-11st of December 2015, Geneva, Switzerland.
Presented by Ignacio Sanchez Diaz, Consultant to the SPHS and UNDP Regional HHD Team for Greening Health Systems with focus on Sustainable Procurement.
SPHS Webinar Series: Human Rights, Water and Antimicrobial Resistance: A New ...UN SPHS
In light of the discussions held at the Asia Forum 2018 Campfire Session led by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the SPHS webinar "Human Rights, Water and Antimicrobial Resistance: A New Nexus-Approach To Address a Complex Challenge?" focuses on the relationship between a healthy environment and human rights, with a special focus on water and antibiotics. Experts explain how this approach can stimulate virtuous developments within the health sector, and how health care providers ensure simultaneous access to affordable medicines while safeguarding human rights of people living nearby production sites, who share the same water resources. The objective is to share information with the audience about the activities of pharmaceutical companies and relevant stakeholders from the health sector, including leading practices and gaps, to trigger a conversation on how purchasers can influence sustainable procurement of pharmaceuticals.
In addition, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs & Formulations) or chemicals that are discharged in the wastewater from the production of pharmaceuticals, impact the human health and the environment through water contamination. The webinar also discusses strategies to effectively measure and monitor the APIs in the wastewater discharged resulting from production, development and related activities involving pharmaceuticals manufacturing.
Presentation from the 3rd Joint Meeting of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections (ARHAI) Networks, organised by the European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control - Stockholm, 11-13 February 2015
Webinar presentation on the United Nations initiative on Sustainable Procurem...UN SPHS
Webinar presentation on United Nations initiative on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS), joined by SPHS, UNDP and UNFPA, hosted by UNEP
Adaptation in international climate change lawIIED
A presentation by IIED principal researcher Dr Achala Abeysinghe summarising adaptation policy and the governance of climate change.
The presentation was made at a lecture at the University of Manchester on 12 April 2016.
More details: http://www.iied.org/helping-vulnerable-countries-achieve-equitable-solutions-climate-law-policy-making-processes
Developing Climate Resilient Flood and Flash Flood Management Practices to Protect Vulnerable Communities of Georgia - The Role of Risk Modelling in the Development of Flood Insurance Model in Georgia
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
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#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Healthcare Waste Management in the Context of Global Health Initiatives
1. Dr. Christoph Hamelmann
Regional Team Leader and Senior Advisor
(Europe, Central Asia and Arab States)
HIV, Health and Development
Coordinator, Sustainable Procurement
in the Health Sector (iIATT-SPHS)
Healthcare Waste Management in the Context
of Global Health Initiatives
Ignacio Sanchez Diaz
Consultant to the SPHS and UNDP Regional
HHD Team for Greening Health Systems with
focus on Sustainable Procurement
3. WHO core principles (HCW)
Governments should:
Include adequate budgets for the management of
healthcare waste (HCW)
Request donors, partners and other sources of
external financing
Donors and partners should:
Include HCW management components in their
health programme assistance
Include budget for sound management of HCW
generated through their programmes
Include HCW management in health systems
strengthening components
4. What the others do…
Environmental Safeguarding
is today a standard in nearly
all international major
health projects.
5. Example GAVI
Started to take responsibility already
in 2007
HCW included in Injection Safety
activities (in GAVI context)
Supported dozens of countries in the
development of HCW management plans
Included HSS for waste management in the grants
HCW equipment and budgeting for HCW
services is a standard in all grants today
6. Example GEF/UNDP Global Project
Supporting the Stockholm Convention
Demonstrating and promoting the use of
best practices and techniques for
healthcare waste management in 7
countries:
o Argentina, India, Latvia, Lebanon, Philippines,
Senegal, Tanzania, Vietnam
Goal: to protect public health and the
global environment from the impacts of
dioxin and mercury releases
7. Examples of Non-Incineration Technologies Demonstrated by
the GEF/UNDP Project in Different Countries
Autoclave technologies
• Autoclave and shredder – Senegal, Vietnam,
Philippines
• Very large autoclave (5 tonnes/day) and compactor -
Vietnam
Advanced hybrid autoclave systems
• Hybrid autoclave with internal shredding - Lebanon
• Rotating autoclave - Latvia
Microwave technologies - Latvia
Alkaline hydrolysis technology for anatomical waste -
Latvia
Vietnam: large autoclave
Lebanon: hybrid autoclave
Latvia: rotating autoclave
Latvia: microwave
Gonin, Etienne: “UNDP’s activities on Health Care Waste Management: reducing
human exposure to dioxins and furans”. April 2015. PowerPoint Presentation
8. Example Ebola response
Support by UNDP, GEF, Government of Korea (USD 4 million) and
Government of South Africa
Supporting health systems of Ebola-affected countries
Autoclaves as alternative to burning waste in open pits, barrels
or inexpensive incinerators
Close-up of the Ebola-infected waste in the red
zone. They pour kerosene and burn it at night.
Note syringes on the ground.
Example of situation in waste treatment in Ebola area
(photos from Jorge Emmanuel and Babacar Ndoye)
Gonin, Etienne: “UNDP’s activities on Health Care Waste Management: reducing
human exposure to dioxins and furans”. April 2015. PowerPoint Presentation
9. New affordable non-incineration technology is now available
for Africa
Multiple vacuum autoclave with sterilization at 134 deg C
Manufactured by Medi-Clave Pty Ltd (Pretoria, RSA)
Developed in collaboration with the
GEF/UNDP Project
175 liters per cycle, 1 to 1.5 hours per cycle
Dimensions: 1.1m x 1.5m x 2m high
Certified to meet or exceed international
autoclave standards (ASME, STAATT)
Includes boiler, all stainless steel construction
Special trolley with barrel to collect waste;
the whole barrel slides into the autoclave to
be sterilized
After treatment, the barrel can rotate to dump out treated
waste
Gonin, Etienne: “UNDP’s activities on Health Care Waste Management: reducing
human exposure to dioxins and furans”. April 2015. PowerPoint Presentation
10. Sample Impact for Global Fund Grants
Name of Convention Possible consequence
Basel Convention Tracing of to-be-returned pharmaceuticals /
chemicals from countries to supplier
Stockholm Convention Usage of alternative treatment systems for infectious
waste instead of incinerators
Rotterdam Convention Selection of pesticides for spraying (malaria)
Vienna Convention/ Montreal
Protocol
Refrigerator without CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and
HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon)
ADR (European but 48 states
are party)
Requirements on transport and transport packing for
hazardous goods and waste
Minamata Convention No supply of mercury containing medical devices
(thermometer, sphygmomanometer)
11. Assessing the Impact of GF Grants
To assess the possible
environmental impact of GF
grants, rapid assessments on
healthcare waste were carried out
12. Example: HIV / AIDS Grants
General waste
Infectious waste from HIV and STI testing
Sharps waste (including syringes from PWID)
Pharmaceutical waste (ARVs or medicines for
the treatment of opportunistic infections)
13. Waste Management Systems
• Waste management systems do often not
exist
• Basic waste logistic equipment does not
exist
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste is
collected togehter
• Frequent accidents are reported (needle
stick)
• Responsibilities are unclear
• Budgets for financing consumables and
waste services are missing
14. Available Infrastructure
Healthcare waste treatment and disposal infrastructure extreme
weak
Simple incinerators exists which create environmental problems
(Dioxin)
15. Support of the Implementers
Taking Responsibility:
UNDP is currently active to develop a
practical toolkit for healthcare waste
management
16.
17. Sustainable Procurement
in the Health Sector (SPHS)
Establishment of evidence-
based standards
Capacitation of UN
procurement officers,
suppliers and health actors
Engagement with key
stakeholders from the health
sector
http://iiattsphs.org
18. Sustainable Procurement
in the Health Sector (SPHS)
Focus on three
dimensions
Greenhouse gas emissions
(GHG)
Resource depletion (water,
energy and material
consumption)
Chemical pollution
www.iiattsphs.org
19. Sustainable Procurement
in the Health Sector (SPHS) - Network
UN-SPHS internal Gov./EU/Other
organizations
Suppliers/Manufac
turers
Overall
≈ 900 ≈ 590 ≈ 2000 ≈ 3500
Network list summary
Contacts in 92 countries covering all
the regions