During ICCM5 in Bonn, Germany, from September 25-29, 2023, the world adopted the Global Framework on Chemicals, a voluntary instrument aimed at sound management of chemicals and waste. It emphasizes preventing or minimizing harm from chemicals and waste to protect the environment, human health, and vulnerable groups. CEJAD played a pivotal role in advocating for the inclusion of a target to phase out highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by 2035 where risks are unmanaged and safer alternatives exist.

During the Annual General Meeting and Strategy training in Johannesburg from September 4-8, 2023, members of the Southern African Pesticides Regulators Forum (SAPReF) adopted the draft SADC HHPs Strategy. The meeting was organized by SAPReF and the University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI).

From July 24-26, 2023, CEJAD conducted a training workshop in Kakamega on health and safety for the resilient team in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector. The training, aimed at enhancing self-regulation and reducing accidents and deaths in gold mines, was provided by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS).

On July 6, 2023, CEJAD organized a training at the University of Nairobi's Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST) for regulatory and government agencies on using Handheld XRF Spectrometers to monitor illegal mercury in skin lightening creams. The training, in collaboration with NEMA, was attended by KEBS, KIRDI, KRA, MOH, PPB, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, and Government Chemist.

5th June 2023, Mr Aaron Kecha, an Environmental scientist from CEJAD discussed the effects of chemicals in plastic on the health of consumers alongside other environmental champions as they discuss the pursuit of real solution amid #PlasticPollution. 

On 14th April 2023, CEJAD in collaboration with CIEL, organized an Africa Civil Society Workshop on the Global Plastics Treaty in Nairobi. The meeting reviewed the draft document and identified key priorities for Africa region to champion in the treaty during the INC-2 in Paris. 

CEJAD and Solidaridad formed the Artisanal Small-Scale Miners Association of Kenya (ASMA-K) in January 2023 to advocate for miners' rights. ASMA-K, based at Madini House, represents miners from across Kenya in national and international forums, including the Minamata Convention and Mining Indaba