Author: Ivan Mawanda

Those who rely on skin-lightening products are largely unaware of their potential harm and don’t consult a doctor before trying them, according to an analysis in the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. They’re also more likely to exhibit colorist attitudes — beliefs that those with lighter skin are more beautiful and socially advantaged than those with darker skin — than Read More …

THE European Commission (EU) has published draft legislation to phase out dental amalgam in 2025. The revision of the EU Mercury Regulation has been expected since December 2022 and includes a ban on mercury containing light bulbs and lamps. Since there are viable mercury-free alternatives, dental amalgam shall no longer be used for dental treatments of any member of the Read More …

PRESS RELEASE: Thailand Ratifies Global Agreement to End Toxic Waste Trade to Developing Countries — Thailand Called On to Also Ban Imports of Other Problematic Wastes and to Improve Enforcement June 7th, 2023 – Today, Thailand [joins 102 other countries] in their ratification of the Ban Amendment to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste Read More …

14 participants from 8 countries representing nine (9) IPEN participating organizations in Anglophone Africa took part at the Resumed 4th Meeting of the Intersessional Process for Considering SAICM and the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste Beyond 2020 in Nairobi from 27 February to 3 March 2023.The Consolidated document from IP4 will be finalized when IP4 reconvenes two days before the start of the Read More …

Female journalists have been asked to take the lead in covering climate change related stories. The call was made by Western Media for Environment and Conservation Executive Director Mr. Peter Akuguzibwe Araali while in a training of female journalists of the Albertine region held in Hoima recently.

Female news reporters and editors from the Albertine Graben region on 11th March 2023 converged in Hoima City to undergo training aimed at improving their skills as environment reporters. The twenty environment-enthusiastic newswomen were drawn from the districts of Hoima, Masindi, Mubende, Kiboga, Kikuube and Buliisa among others.  The training, organized by Western Media for Environment and Conservation (WEMECO) with support from Read More …

Western Media for Conservation (WEMECO) with support from Global Green Grants Fund and other Environment conservationists who convened female journalists based in the Albertine region in the Bunyoro sub-region appealed to journalists to enhance their efforts on environment reporting through extensive research and new multimedia tools to sustain the association of the communities with environmental conservation. This was during a Read More …

Plastic is a versatile and cheap material, useful to deliver healthcare, but overpackaging and unnecessary disposable products are replacing safe and effective reusable items. From production to disposal, plastics can pose severe risks to the environment and our health. Most plastics are made from fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal) and contribute to carbon and toxic emissions. Combined with our Read More …

Almost 500 active pesticide ingredients are authorized in the EU for the treatment of agricultural crops. At the same time, however, hundreds of active substances are no longer authorized because they have been shown in the course of use to have unacceptable effects on human health or the environment…

Poisonous imports through the back door Banned pesticides found in fruit and vegetables from overseas in the pesticide test by GLOBAL 2000 and AK Upper Austria   The environmental organisation GLOBAL 2000 and the Chamber of Labour of Upper Austria have tested mangoes, pomegranates, sweet peas and green beans for pesticides. Pesticide residues were found on more than three quarters Read More …