Celebrating 25 Years of Safer Chemistry: Building the Future Together
February 25-26, 2026
Beloved Friends and Colleagues,
The world doesn’t bend toward justice because we wish it so; it bends because together, we push.
For twenty-five years, Clean Production Action has walked alongside you on a journey both noble and necessary—the journey toward a world free from the silent dangers of hazardous chemicals. What began as a small chorus has become a symphony of voices—businesses, NGOs, investors, and advocates—all daring to reimagine what is possible when courage marries responsibility.
This conference is not merely a meeting. It is a convening of conscience. It is a gathering of minds and hearts determined to protect our children, our communities, and our Earth from the unseen forces that shape what we breathe, wear, and consume. Here, within these days, you will find the wisdom of experience, the fire of innovation, and the spark of collective action.
But this work, dear friends, cannot rest on the shoulders of a few. Change requires a widening circle. That is why I invite you not only to attend but to bring with you a companion from your organization, or a kindred spirit from another who carries the same restless longing for change. This might be a representative from your research and development, innovation team, legal consul department, or your head of procurement or the CSR department. For when we extend the circle, we extend the reach of our solutions. When we widen the table, we multiply the power of our commitments.
The next chapter of safer chemistry will not be written in isolation, but in partnership, in collaboration, and in solidarity. Formal registration details will follow. For now mark your calendar because together we honor the legacy of the past twenty-five years—and together we will chart the course for the next twenty-five
Sincerely,
Derreck Kayongo
Executive Director
Clean Production Action