🌍 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. 🌐🧪

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.