Strategic Briefing on BRS COP 2025: Uniting Asia for Chemical Safety
Ahead of the BRS COP 2025, ESDO and IPEN co-hosted a strategic virtual briefing, bringing together policymakers, experts, and advocates to address the growing challenge of hazardous chemical waste in Asia. The event spotlighted Asia’s collective priorities and called for stronger regional collaboration to protect health, biodiversity, and food systems.

Key Highlights:
• Policy Leadership: Dr. Fahmida Khanom (MoEFCC, Bangladesh) stressed the need for evidence-based policies and regional unity.
• Advocacy & Representation: ESDO’s Executive Director Siddika Sultana urged for stronger Asian voices at global platforms.
• Priority Actions: ESDO’s Sara Anwar Tethy emphasized banning toxic waste trade, listing new chemicals, and advancing a toxic-free circular economy.
• Gender Focus: IPEN’s Tripti Arora called for gender-responsive waste policies.
• Regional Cooperation: Shahriar Hossain (ESDO) and Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun (DoE) highlighted cross-border partnerships and zero-exemption guidelines.

Why This Briefing Matters
As toxic pollution continues to endanger human health and fragile ecosystems, this pre-briefing has emerged as a critical platform to foster unity, shape robust regional policies, and amplify Asia’s voice in the global chemical governance discourse.
The outcomes of this successful event serve as a strong foundation for a unified, strategic, and action-oriented stance from Asia at BRS COP 2025. ESDO is proud to lead and support this growing movement toward a safer, toxic-free future.