BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pure Earth - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pure Earth X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pureearth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pure Earth REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Accra BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Jakarta BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:WIB DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Krasnoyarsk BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T193000 DTSTAMP:20250806T004741Z CREATED:20250806T004638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T004741Z UID:31358-1755108000-1755113400@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Lead Contamination - Protecting Health in the Territories DESCRIPTION:In many regions across the country\, lead exposure remains a silent threat to public health—particularly affecting children and vulnerable communities. This environmental issue calls for an integrated response grounded in public health and territorial justice. \nOrganized by the Colombian Association of Public Health\, in collaboration with Pure Earth Colombia and Vital Strategies\, this webinar invites local health leaders\, professionals\, and decision-makers to strengthen their roles through a Primary Health Care approach. Together\, we will explore how to recognize environmental risks and build community-driven responses at the local level. \nJoin us in this space for shared learning\, collective reflection\, and collaborative action to protect lives and promote healthier environments. \n📅 Wednesday\, August 13🕕 6:00 p.m. (Colombia time)🔗 Register here URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/webinar-lead-contamination-protecting-health-in-the-territories/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Invitacion-webinar-ACSP-Contaminacion-por-Plomo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T113000 DTSTAMP:20251014T135707Z CREATED:20251002T172045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T135707Z UID:31867-1760697000-1760700600@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Minamata Convention Side Event: Evaluating Mercury’s Impact on the Food Chain Across 6 Mining Regions in Ghana DESCRIPTION:Join this Minamata Convention Side Event: Evaluating Mercury’s Impact on the Food Chain Across Six Mining Regions in Ghana. \nHosted by Pure Earth with the Environmental Protection Agency of Ghana and the UK’s Foreign\, Commonwealth and Development Office\, this virtual workshop will present findings from a new study on mercury contamination in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Ghana. \nPanelists include: \n\nAlfonso Rodriguez\, Technical Director\, Pure Earth\nEsmond Quansah\, Program Director\, Africa\, Pure Earth\nStephan Boese-O’Reilly\, Senior Technical Advisor\, Pure Earth\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/minamata-convention-side-event-evaluating-mercurys-impact-on-the-food-chain-across-6-mining-regions-in-ghana/ CATEGORIES:Side Event,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/preCOP-online-event-flyers-20-e1759432474859.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T101500 DTSTAMP:20251028T142610Z CREATED:20251008T204444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T142610Z UID:32056-1761555600-1761560100@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Progress in Year 3 of the Project: Strengthening Health Systems to Reduce Lead Exposure DESCRIPTION:Please join Pure Earth and Vital Strategies during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week for a Year 3 Progress Report from Colombia\, Indonesia\, Kyrgyzstan\, Maharashtra\, India\, and Peru. \nSupported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals\, Ltd.\, the Strengthening Health Systems to Reduce Lead Exposure project has been working toward and implementing blood lead level surveillance programs to understand the prevalence and severity of childhood lead exposure in 5 participating countries. \nThe webinar will feature project leaders describing the progress made in planning and implementing blood lead level surveillance programs\, conducting home-based source assessments\, collaborating with government partners\, and plans for the coming year. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDrew McCartor\, CEO\, Pure Earth\nClaudia Gonzalez\, Acting Country Director\, Pure Earth Colombia\nIndira Zhakipova\, Director\, Ecois Bishkek\, Kyrgyzstan\nAlfi Sina Vinci\, Program Lead\, Yayasan Pure Earth Indonesia \nRodrigo Velarde\, Country Director\, Pure Earth Peru\nShailesh Patil\, Program Director\, PE India Pvt Ltd\nEdwin Siswono\, Epidemiologist\, Vital Strategies\nJitendra Chavan\, State Program Manager for Maharashtra\, Vital Strategies\nJesica Rodriguez\, Environmental Health Consultant\, Vital Strategies Colombia\n\nWatch the Recording URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week-expanding-blood-lead-monitoring-and-surveillance-in-5-countries/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Takeda-ILPPW-Webinar-Social-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T060000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T110000 DTSTAMP:20251024T222702Z CREATED:20251024T192930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T222702Z UID:32211-1761890400-1761908400@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Cycle Rally for Lead-Free Bangladesh DESCRIPTION:Lead is silent — but its impact isn’t. Every day\, it threatens our children’s health\, our soil\, and our shared future. To change this\, we’re hitting the streets — not with words\, but with wheels. \nJoin the Cycle Rally for Lead-Free Bangladesh\, a youth-led initiative organized by Volunteer for Bangladesh – Dhaka District South in collaboration with Pure Earth Bangladesh\, on the occasion of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025. Youth\, volunteers\, and environmental advocates will unite to raise their voices (and pedals) for a cleaner\, safer\, and more sustainable Bangladesh. \nParticipant Benefits:\n– Official Event T-shirt & Cap\n– Key Ring\n– Snacks & Refreshments\n– Certificate of ParticipationWhy Join?\n– Awareness starts with action\, this ride is action.\n– Every pedal is a step toward a lead-free Bangladesh.\n– Connect with passionate changemakers from Volunteer for Bangladesh and Pure Earth\, and be part of a meaningful movement.\n– Contribute to raising awareness on lead pollution and environmental sustainability.\n– Engage with a network of volunteers and environmental advocates.\n– Represent a youth-led initiative promoting public health and sustainable practices. \nEvent Details:\nVenue: Hatirjheel\nDate: Friday\, October 31\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 AM onward \n\nRegistration:\nClick Here to Register for the Cycle Rally: https://forms.gle/cLQKEjPFuhDuQfXt6 \nRegistration Deadline: 27 October\, 2025 \nNote: Bring your own bicycle\, wear your safety gear\, and follow traffic rules. Together\, let’s ride responsibly\, for people\, the planet\, and the next generation. \n\nFor More Queries:\nMd. Fazily Rabby\nHuman Resource Officer\, Dhaka District South\nVolunteer for Bangladesh-VBD\n01794683457 \nJoin us to demonstrate commitment to a Lead-Free Bangladesh and a sustainable future. URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/cycle-rally-for-lead-free-bangladesh/ CATEGORIES:Rally ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/eaf7dcf2-3221-4437-98d6-6e4a4be996f4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Accra:20251104T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Accra:20251104T130000 DTSTAMP:20251105T121654Z CREATED:20251103T122520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T121654Z UID:32301-1762248600-1762261200@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:NATIONAL LEAD POISONING AWARENESS WEEK 25 DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Health\, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency\,(EPA)\, Ministry of Environment\, Science and Technology and development partners\, with financial support from Pure Earth is commemorating Lead Awareness Week 2025 under the theme “No Safe Level: Act Now to End Lead Exposure.” The campaign seeks to raise national awareness on the harmful effects of lead exposure and to promote coordinated action toward eliminating lead in paints\, consumer products\, and the environment. \nLead exposure remains a serious public health concern in Ghana\, posing irreversible risks to children\, pregnant women\, and workers. This year’s celebration underscores the Ministry’s commitment to advancing preventive health measures\, strengthening regulation\, and fostering multi-sectoral partnerships to achieve a lead-free and healthier Ghana. \n  \n \n  \nDate: 4th November 2025 \nTime: 10:00 AM \nVenue: Ministry of Health Auditorium. \n  URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/national-lead-poisoning-awareness-week-25/ CATEGORIES:Side Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-03-at-10.00.44.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T100000 DTSTAMP:20251125T220006Z CREATED:20251124T150902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T220006Z UID:32353-1764151200-1764151200@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Protecting Children from Lead: Country Actions Toward a Region Free from Exposure DESCRIPTION:As a follow-up to the activities of the International Week for the Prevention of Lead Poisoning 2025\, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)\, together with Vital Strategies and Pure Earth\, intend to develop this regional webinar to make visible the advances\, challenges and good practices developed by the countries of the Americas in the reduction of childhood exposure to lead. \nThe event will bring together representatives of the Ministries of Health\, Environment and Education\, along with international organizations and academic centers\, to analyze and make visible the main activities\, policies and strategies implemented by the governments of the region of the Americas for the prevention\, regulation and elimination of lead in consumer products. \n\nDATE: Wednesday\, 26 November 2025\nLANGUAGES: English and Spanish\nTIME: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (ET\, Washington)\nPLATFORM: ZOOM (with register)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nDaniel Buss. Chief\, Climate Change and Environmental Determinants of Health Unit\, PAHO\nRichard Reithinger. Vice-president of Programs\, Pure Earth\nDan Kass. Deputy technical director\, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program\, Vital Strategies\nFrancisco SĂĄnchez Otero. PAHO regional advisor on chemical safety\nVirunya Bhat. Advisor\, chemical safety and health\, World Health Organization (WHO)\nMartha MarĂ­a TĂ©llez Rojo. Researcher in Medical Sciences\, Center for Research in Nutrition and Health\, National Institute of Public Health\, Mexico\nCĂ©sar Munayco. Director General of the National Center for Epidemiology\, Prevention and Control of Diseases (CDC)\, Ministry of Health\, Peru\nAmalia Laborde. Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health and Toxicology\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of the Republic\, Uruguay\nAndrea Patricia Soler Galindo. Ministry of Health and Social Protection\, Colombia\nGuillermo Olmedo. Lead Elimination exposure project (LEEP)\nIrene MartĂ­nez-Morata. Vital Strategies\nFrancisco SĂĄnchez Otero. PAHO regional advisor on chemical safety\n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/seminario-virtual-protegiendo-a-la-ninez-del-plomo-acciones-de-los-paises-para-una-region-libre-de-exposicion/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cartel-webinario-plomo-esp-web.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Accra:20260317T140000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Accra:20260317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260310T161311Z CREATED:20260310T155614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161311Z UID:33602-1773756000-1773763200@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Lead Poisoning as a Global Environmental Justice and Human Rights Issue. DESCRIPTION:Lead (Pb) poisoning remains one of the most widespread yet under-recognized environmental health crises globally\, disproportionately affecting children and marginalized communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Chen et al\, 2025). Despite being entirely preventable\, Pb exposure continues through contaminated consumer products\, informal recycling of lead-acid batteries\, polluted soils\, industrial emissions\, unsafe housing\, and legacy contamination from historical practices. \nFrom an environmental justice perspective\, Pb poisoning exemplifies systemic inequities: populations least responsible for pollution often bear the heaviest burden of exposure and harm. Informal workers\, low-income households\, women\, and children are routinely exposed to Pb in environments where regulatory protections are weak\, enforcement is limited\, or economic necessity overrides health safeguards (Howarth & Eiser\, 2024). From a human rights standpoint\, Pb exposure violates fundamental rights\, including the right to health\, the right to a safe and clean environment\, the rights of the child\, and the right to development (Centre for International Environmental Law\, 2015). \nInternational human rights frameworks recognize states’ obligations to prevent environmental harm that undermines human dignity and wellbeing. Yet Pb poisoning persists largely due to governance gaps\, regulatory failures\, and insufficient political prioritization (World Health Organization\, 2024). This webinar seeks to elevate Pb poisoning from a purely technical or health issue to a global justice and rights-based concern\, fostering cross-sector dialogue and mobilizing coordinated action at national and international levels. \n\nAn estimated one in three children globally is exposed to unsafe levels of lead\, with the highest burden in LMICs.\nLead exposure contributes to irreversible neurological damage\, reduced IQ\, behavioural disorders\, poor educational outcomes\, and long-term economic losses.\nCommunities affected by lead poisoning often lack access to healthcare\, legal remedies\, clean environments\, and political representation.\nExisting interventions are fragmented\, underfunded\, and insufficiently anchored in rights-based and equity-focused approaches.\n\nWithout urgent\, coordinated action grounded in environmental justice and human rights\, lead poisoning will continue to perpetuate intergenerational poverty\, inequality\, and preventable disease. \nSpeakers.  \n\nEsmond Wisdom Quansah\, DD.- Regional Program Director\, Africa\, Pure Earth\nDr. Marian Selorm Sapah- Senior Lecturer\, University of Ghana & Resource Mobilization Co-Lead and Office Manager- Center for Geoscience Studies (CfGS)\nDr. Oluwatosin Kuti- Founder\, Afya Lafia Innovation\nMr. Hobson Agyapong- Principal Programme Officer\, Ghana Environmental Protection Authority.\n\nModerator \nProf. Yvonne Sena Akosua Loh- Department of Earth Science\, University of Ghana. \nTheme: Ending Lead Poisoning Through Environmental Justice: A Global Call to Protect Health and Human Rights. \nWebinar registration  link \n  \nEnquires: Sikapa: nana@pureearth.org/ Laurencia: laurencia.bonsu@unlv.edu URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/lead-poisoning-as-a-global-environmental-justice-and-human-rights-issue/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PE-UNLV-Webinar-2026-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T203320Z CREATED:20260408T203236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203320Z UID:33701-1775725200-1775728800@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:From Bold Ideas to Global Impact: How Collaborative Philanthropy Fuels Change DESCRIPTION:Pure Earth President Drew McCartor will join Raj Kumar\, President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex\, Dr. Anu Kumar from Ipas\, Serah Malaba from Tiko\, Lisha McCormick from Last Mile Health\, and Tanvi Monga and Anna Verghese from The Audacious Project for a conversation on how philanthropy can accelerate bold ideas into long-term systems change. \nAbout the Event \nThe Audacious Project\, an initiative of TED\, brings together social innovators and philanthropists to fund bold\, scalable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Over the past eight years\, the Audacious donor community has committed $4.6 billion in support of 70 projects\, which have leveraged an additional $3 billion from other funders — bringing total funding to $7.6 billion. In 2025\, the initiative reached a new milestone\, with more than 35 donors committing $1.03 billion to support over a dozen projects focused on health\, climate\, education\, and economic opportunity. \nBuilding on this momentum\, this virtual event hosted by Devex\, in partnership with The Audacious Project\, will bring together leaders from the latest Audacious grantee cohort. Through discussion\, storytelling\, and curated highlights\, the event will showcase the grantees’ groundbreaking work\, elevate their voices on a global stage\, and demonstrate how catalytic philanthropy\, cross-sector collaboration\, and visionary leadership can expand the reach and impact of transformative solutions. \nHow to watch\nOnline: Join the livestream via Zoom. A link to the livestream will be sent via email to all attendees. \nOn-Demand: Unable to join at the time of streaming? Register anyway. A link to the recording of this event will be sent to everyone who is registered for this event. \nLive streaming time\nThu\, 9 Apr 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT \nLearn More URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/from-bold-ideas-to-global-impact-how-collaborative-philanthropy-fuels-change/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/devex-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260408T201746Z CREATED:20260408T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T201746Z UID:33692-1776038400-1776470399@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Drew McCartor Speaking at TED2026 in Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Pure Earth President Drew McCartor will be speaking at TED2026 in Vancouver\, where he will take the mainstage to talk about Pure Earth‘s initiative to protect 500 million children from lead poisoning. \nAbout the TED Talk: As president of Pure Earth\, Drew McCartor is fighting a hidden epidemic that kills more people than HIV and malaria combined: lead poisoning\, which affects one in three children worldwide. Over the past 20 years\, he has led large-scale interventions across Asia\, Europe\, Africa and the Americas\, translating evidence into practical solutions to target lead pollution at its source and then build durable prevention systems. Backed by TED’s funding initiative The Audacious Project\, Pure Earth will help protect 550 million children from lead poisoning by 2033\, working with governments to reduce exposure risks and strengthen public health and regulatory systems across Africa\, Asia and Latin America. URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/drew-mccartor-speaking-at-ted2026-in-vancouver/ LOCATION:Vancouver\, CA CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Drew-TED2026-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Jakarta:20260413T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Jakarta:20260414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T014645Z CREATED:20260414T014645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T014645Z UID:33717-1776067200-1776186000@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Community Service: Women's Initiative to Recognize the Danger of Lead DESCRIPTION:The Department of Community Medicine\, Faculty of Medicine\, Universitas Indonesia (FKUI)\, supported by Pure Earth Indonesia\, organized a community service event “Women’s Initiative to Recognize the Danger of Lead” on 13–14 April 2026 in Bogor\, Indonesia. The event aimed to enhance the knowledge\, awareness\, and capacity of female workers in preventing lead exposure and protecting the health of themselves and their families through a series of educational activities and health examinations including blood tests\, reproductive health check-ups\, and other screenings. URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/community-service-womens-initiative-to-recognize-the-danger-of-lead/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Spanduk-PENGMAS-Citereup-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T195733Z CREATED:20260409T195733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T195733Z UID:33709-1776765600-1776776400@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Short Films for Social Change at The Impact Lounge in Oxford DESCRIPTION:At The Impact Lounge at the Marmalade Festival\, Pure Earth will join leaders from the World Bank\, UNDP\, The Audacious Project\, and the Storytelling Solutions Project to explore how film and visual storytelling can drive real social impact. \nThe event will showcase several powerful short films\, including Pure Earth’s award-winning documentary One in 36 Million\, that are reshaping narratives around today’s pressing issues — and explore why film and visual media is such an effective force for supercharging social change. \nThis session starts at the Phoenix Picturehouse at 10am with a short film festival and lively discussions. At 12pm\, we will then head across the street to the Branca Restaurant for food\, drinks\, and further conversations. \nThis registration is for the lunch networking and discussions at Branca Restaurant. Please be sure to register for the screening HERE. You can come to one or the other. Or both! URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/short-films-for-social-change-at-the-impact-lounge-in-oxford/ LOCATION:The Phoenix Picture House & Branca\, Oxford\, UK CATEGORIES:Film Festival,Side Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Short-Film-Festival-option-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T202314Z CREATED:20260408T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T202314Z UID:33695-1776870000-1776875400@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Skoll World Forum Side Event: Improving the Health and Futures of Over 500 Million Children DESCRIPTION:Fresh off the TED live stage as a 2025 Audacious Project finalist\, Pure Earth President Drew McCartor will share a bold\, global strategy to protect half a billion children from an invisible environmental health crisis\, one that steals over 2 million IQ points from the next generation every day\, lead poisoning. More than 90% of affected children live in low- and middle-income countries. Lead poisoning also contributes to an estimated 3.5 million deaths annually from cardiovascular disease—more than natural disasters\, active wars\, road accidents\, HIV\, and malaria combined. \nLearn about the major sources of lead exposure from common consumer products to industrial practices and efforts currently underway to solve this global public health crisis. Top experts will present real-world case studies highlighting both challenges and proven\, scalable solutions. 3X Grammy Award winner\, Pure Earth Leadership Council member and UN Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Kej will guide the conversation and engage the audience throughout. \nFeatured speakers and experts include:\nDrew McCartor (Pure Earth)\, Tanvi Monga (TED)\, Dr. Lucia Coulter (Lead Exposure Elimination Project)\, Lee Crawfurd (Center for Global Development)\, Dr. Chris Kinally (Pure Earth)\, Tom Hird (Coefficient Giving)\, Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet (Vital Strategies)\, Tammy Tan (Lead Research for Action) and Will Fitzgibbon (The Examination). \nFollowing the session\, guests are invited to bring a household item (i.e.\, traditional ceramic or aluminum cookware\, kohl eyeliner\, turmeric) for on-site lead testing using a portable analyzer and to engage directly with experts. \nWho this is for\nThis session is designed for funders and philanthropists interested in high-impact\, scalable global health solutions\, as well as practitioners\, researchers\, and policymakers working in public and environmental health. It is also well-suited for anyone interested in tackling large-scale\, often overlooked global challenges. \nWhat you’ll get out of it\n– A clear understanding of global lead poisoning\, its scale and impact; the sources of lead exposure; the solutions\n– Real-world insights from cutting-edge research and interventions across multiple countries\n– Concrete ideas for how to engage\, invest\, or collaborate in solutions at scale \nLearn More URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/skoll-world-forum-side-event-improving-the-health-and-futures-of-over-500-million-children/ LOCATION:Frewin Court\, Oxford\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conference,Side Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Updated-Improving-the-Health-and-Futures-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261020T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20261020T123000 DTSTAMP:20261016T030303Z CREATED:20261016T030303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T030303Z UID:36083-1792481400-1792499400@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:From Detection to Prevention: Working Together to Protect Indonesia from Lead Exposure DESCRIPTION:As part of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) 2026\, Pure Earth Indonesia and the Faculty of Medicine\, Universitas Indonesia\, will host the kickoff of the Technical Support to the Government and Formal Industries on ULAB Recycling Sector program. The event will bring together health professional organizations\, government representatives\, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the early detection and prevention of lead poisoning. \nVenue: Auditorium\, Universitas Indonesia Hospital (RSUI)\nFormat: Hybrid (in person and online via Zoom) \nThe event will feature a presentation of the program plan\, presentations by seven health professional organizations\, a panel discussion (talk show)\, the signing of a Joint Declaration\, an XRF testing booth\, and an educational exhibition showcasing the journey of lead research in Indonesia. \nParticipants are welcome to bring items such as toys\, paint\, aluminum cookware\, jewelry\, or ceramics to have them tested for lead content using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology. URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/from-detection-to-prevention-working-together-to-protect-indonesia-from-lead-exposure/ CATEGORIES:Project Launch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Project-Kickoff-ULAB-PE-Indonesia-FKUI.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261020T121500 DTSTAMP:20261006T203338Z CREATED:20260929T161727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T203338Z UID:35508-1792494000-1792498500@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:Latin America United Against Lead | Pure Earth Webinar DESCRIPTION:As part of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2026\, Pure Earth will bring together voices from Brazil\, Colombia\, Mexico\, and Peru to explore how Latin America is moving from detecting lead-exposure risks to implementing practical prevention solutions. \nAligned with this year’s theme\, From Detection to Prevention\, this public regional conversation will highlight progress\, lessons\, and partnerships that protect health and the environment. Through a moderated dialogue\, participants will hear how countries and local actors are strengthening knowledge\, building capacity\, and turning evidence into action. \nThe webinar is designed for government representatives\, public-health and environmental professionals\, academic institutions and researchers\, civil-society organizations\, community leaders\, and private-sector actors interested in advancing collaborative solutions to prevent lead exposure. \nThe session will be held in Spanish\, with simultaneous interpretation into English and Portuguese\, and will be co-moderated by Natalia Machuca\, Regional Director for Latin America\, and Caroline Baylor\, Senior Program Manager\, Latin America. \nRegister to join the regional dialogue and discover the solutions Latin America is building to protect health and the environment. \n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/latin-america-united-against-lead/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Afiche-horizontal-ingles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T103000 DTSTAMP:20261023T135750Z CREATED:20260929T205853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T135750Z UID:35532-1792659600-1792665000@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:From Law to Impact: Cookware Regulatory Wins in India\, Ghana\, and Mexico DESCRIPTION:Three different regulations to eliminate lead in cookware. One question: what does it take to translate regulations into impactful tools that reduce lead poisoning? \nIn 2026\, India (Tamil Nadu) and Ghana each secured meaningful regulatory wins restricting lead in cookware\, while Mexico is advancing lead prevention on two fronts: existing standards on lead in ceramics\, now under review as part of this year’s national quality infrastructure plan\, and a broader National Strategy on lead exposure. This webinar brings these efforts into one conversation\, featuring researchers\, regulators and technical experts from Pure Earth\, the Ghana Standards Authority and Mexico’s health sector to explore what it took to garner government support and the challenges ahead around enforcement and implementation. \nThis International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week\, Pure Earth is focused on highlighting the systemic change it takes to move from regulation to actual impact that reduces lead poisoning in children. \nPanelists include: \n\nIng. Adelaide Teimle Aikins\, Ghana Standards Authority\nG. Bhavani\, Senior Director & Head\, Bureau of Indian Standards\nDr. Alejandra Cantoral\, Professor\, Universidad Iberoamericana \nBenjamin Cheabu\, Technical Program Manager\, Pure Earth Ghana \nEmershia Sharmine\, Senior Program Manager – Tamil Nadu\, Pure Earth India\n\nModerated by Richard Reithinger\, VP of Programs\, Pure Earth. \n\n\nWatch the Recording URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/from-law-to-impact/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ILPPW-2026-16-9-homepage-tile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260930T155040Z CREATED:20260826T152814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T155040Z UID:35186-1793095200-1793106000@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2026 Event at Mount Sinai Hospital DESCRIPTION:National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an annual observance to raise awareness and reduce childhood lead exposure. \n\nThe Region 2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU)\, the New York State Children’s Environmental Health Centers Network (NYSCHECK) Coordinating Center\, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital Center on Health and Environmental Across the Lifespan (HEALS)\, and the award-winning podcast LEAD: How this Story Ends is Up to Us are excited to host a series of panel discussion on childhood lead poisoning on October 27th\, 2026 at Mount Sinai Hospital as we continue to make progress against childhood lead poisoning.\n \nThis event will feature stories of impacted families highlighting how lead continues to be a problem in global and local communities\, while highlighting important education\, research\, and community initiatives to combat childhood lead poisoning. The goal of this event is identify solutions and spark conversations between academic\, community\, and other stakeholders on how to implement them. \n\n\nThe 10 AM panel will focus on lead testing\, including current childhood blood lead level screening guidelines and also testing of home indoor/outdoor environments with a Q&A discussion. Following a lunch (provided) from 11 AN to noon\, a smaller policy focused discussion will bring together stakeholders to discuss how we can better prevent lead poisoning through safe housing and other local government policies from noon to 1 PM.  \nJoin us to learn more about and connect with organizations including the Montefiore Regional Lead Resource Center & Lead Safe House\, UNICEF’s Partnership for a Lead Free Future\, Pure Earth\, Earthjustice\, Cooper Square Committee NYC\, Lead Free Kids NY\, as well as academic and government partners! \nPlease RSVP no later than October 13th\, 2026! \nContact: charles.moon@mssm.edu (Charles Moon\, MD) or shannon.a.burkett@gmail.com (Shannon Burkett\, RN) \n\nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWyPL3NTZmFZhOMkzYAwPw9qNjV9xugmfwHa_jDr6x0Gvycw/viewform URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week-2026-event-at-mount-sinai-hospital/ LOCATION:Mount Sinai Hospital\, 1468 Madison Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-09-30-at-11.50.25-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T120000 DTSTAMP:20261023T133304Z CREATED:20261023T133304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T133304Z UID:36287-1793185200-1793188800@www.pureearth.org SUMMARY:From Identification to Action: Lead Exposure in Colombia DESCRIPTION:As part of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2026\, Pure Earth Colombia\, Acopinturas\, and the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) invite you to a webinar exploring progress and challenges in preventing lead exposure in Colombia. \nThe discussion will highlight developments in lead paint regulation\, industry efforts to transition toward lead-free paints\, and evidence on different sources of lead exposure. \nThe webinar will bring together perspectives from public health\, industry\, and environmental health to explore opportunities for collaboration and stronger prevention efforts\, particularly to protect children. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Colombia time (COT)\nFormat: Virtual webinar\nLanguage: Spanish\nRegistration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tCgK4xw9RiW8eRwuq_mUKg URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/webinar-from-identification-to-action-lead-exposure-in-colombia/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pureearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Webinar-Plomo-LEEP-Acoplasticos-Pure-Earth-28-octubre-2026.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR