Partnerships
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As part of the Global Programme, this work package focuses on developing partnerships with organizations beyond those directly involved in extended support or helpdesk activities. The aim is twofold: to explore opportunities for collaboration with selected organizations, and to form agreements with those identified as key partners eligible for programme funding.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
KEMI and FAO have signed a contribution agreement for the project “Strengthening Global Action on Pesticide Risk Reduction for Sustainable Agriculture.” The project aims to enhance the capacity of institutions and stakeholders to manage pesticide risks—particularly those associated with Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs)—in a sustainable and sound manner. KEMI contributes in-kind support to selected activities, where relevant.
To achieve its objectives, the project will deliver the following key outputs:
- A Global Alliance on HHPs (GAHHPs) will be established to strengthen global capacity to address Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs).
- Regional HHP strategies will be implemented within the Eastern African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
- Pesticide lifecycle management will be improved through training and the development of modules based on the FAO Pesticide Registration Toolkit.
This cooperation is building on other projects that the Swedish Chemicals Agency has supported as part of previous global programmes.
Read more about FAO External link.
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
KEMI and UNITAR have collaborated in various ways over the years, and in 2024, our partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement marks a new phase of closer and more structured cooperation.
Both parties have identified several areas for continued collaboration, including supporting countries preparing applications for Green Climate Fund (GCF) financing, ongoing joint work on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as well as potential cooperation in future GEF (Global Environment Facility) and SAICM projects.
UNITAR can also engage KEMI for shorter, targeted activities supported through the KEMI helpdesk, providing flexible technical assistance where needed.
Read more about UNITAR External link.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
KEMI has launched a new partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen chemicals and waste management in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The initiative builds on the country’s commitments to align with EU legislation and best international practices. The proposed joint project between UNDP and KEMI aims to lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable reform through legal harmonisation, capacity-building, and improved inter-ministerial coordination.
Read more about UNDP External link.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
To support the use of safer alternatives in crop protection, including less hazardous chemicals, biopesticides, and sustainable farming practices such as agroecological and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches, KEMI has established a partnership with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) as part of the Global Programme.
Following discussions on the scope of SLU’s contribution, aimed primarily at strengthening the management of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) in partner countries, a contribution agreement was signed in March 2025.
Read more about SLU External link.
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) has an established contact with the Environmental Ministry in Armenia and is administrating and leading the project Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. KEMI assists the SEI by providing technical support, in particular to the work on chemicals legislation in Armenia.