Event
06.05.2026 - 07.05.2026

Planetary boundary for novel entities

Defining a safe operating space for chemicals with actionable targets to progress a transition to a sustainable future

Has the safe operating space for theplanetary boundary of novel entities already been transgressed? What current policies exist for reducing chemical pollution and managing chemicals? Experts from across sectors convened in Brussels to discuss the challenges with the current Planetary Boundary definition for novel entities and elaborate on the need to further develop this framework into well-defined and safe within Earth System Boundaries (ESBs) limits.

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This workshop is part of ECETOC NEXUS WEEK - click on the link to find out more about it.