Transcript Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management

Strategic Approach to International
Chemicals Management: Accomplishments,
priorities and regional perspectives
SAICM secretariat briefing via teleconference,
CEC SMOC meeting, San Antonio, 1 April 2009
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Introduction to SAICM
SAICM Activities and accomplishments
ICCM2: Key issues and key events
SAICM and the North American region
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Introduction to SAICM
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A non-binding policy framework adopted by the
international community in 2006.
Notable for:
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very broad scope;
ambitious goal (the Johannesburg 2020 target);
endorsement at the highest political levels;
emphasis on the sound management of chemicals as a
sustainable development issue;
– new resource mobilization;
– formal endorsement or recognition by IGO governing
bodies;
– multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral character.
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Activities and accomplishments:
The Quick Start Programme
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The most specific of the various SAICM financial arrangements.
QSP aims to support initial enabling activities in developing countries,
least developed countries, small island developing States and
countries with economies in transition.
QSP consists of a trust fund, as well as bilateral, multilateral and
other forms of cooperation.
Open to contributions until 2011 and can make disbursement until
2013: Already over $19 million from 21 donors.
Non-trust fund contributions declared by Canada, Japan, Sweden,
Switzerland, UK, FAO, ICCA, OECD, UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO, UNITAR,
WHO. Valued at over $23 million plus in-kind contributions.
Since May 2006, 6 application rounds have been held and 186
applications received; approval of 74 projects in 73 countries for a
total of $14 million.
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Activities and accomplishments:
Regional meetings
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Regional meetings:
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Two African meetings (Cairo, 11–14 September 2006;
Dar es Salaam, 16 and 17 July 2008)
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Three meetings of European Union and JUSSCANNZ
countries (Barcelona, 20–22 November 2006; Paris, 12
June 2007; Paris, 12 February 2008)
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Two Central and Eastern European meetings (Riga, 4–6
December 2006; Bucharest, 8 and 9 September 2008)
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One Asian and Pacific meeting (Bangkok, 21–23 May
2007)
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One Latin American and Caribbean meeting (Panama
City, 14–16 February 2008)
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Additional meetings, including by Arab countries, Pacific
island countries, and Caribbean countries 2007 – 2009.
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Activities and accomplishments:
Preparatory work for ICCM2
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ICCM is the governing body for SAICM and undertakes
periodic reviews of implementation. ICCM2 will be held on
11-15 May in Geneva. Future sessions of ICCM will be held
in 2012, 2015 and 2020.
Preparatory work for ICCM2:
– Open-ended Legal and Technical Working Group (OELTWG)
drafted ICCM rules of procedure, Rome, 21-24 October 2008;
– Informal discussions on other ICCM2 issues, Rome 23-24
October 2008;
– Submissions on emerging issues and financial performance,
August 2008;
– Further development of papers on emerging issues, JanuaryMarch 2009.
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ICCM2: Key issues
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First review of implementation progress.
Completion of SAICM institutional arrangements
(ICCM rules of procedure, bureau, subsidiary
bodies, reporting).
Addressing emerging issues (nanotechnology,
chemicals in articles, lead in paint and electronic
waste) and “forging consensus on priorities for
cooperative action”.
Considering long-term financing of SAICM.
Future reporting arrangements.
Exchanging scientific and technical information.
Deciding budget and activities for the next intersessional period.
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ICCM2: Key events
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Technical briefings on emerging issues, Sunday 10 May
Plenary sessions to decide ICCM2 outcomes, Monday 11Friday 15 May
High-level segment on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May,
including formal statements and round tables
Finance: a high-level round table on “Financing sound
chemicals management: the way ahead for SAICM
implementation”, (Thursday 14 May 2009).
Health: a high-level round table on “Public health, the
environment and chemicals management” (Friday 15 May
2009).
Over 25 side events, including ICCA CEOs, CropLife and
ICMM, CEC, US Government, European Commission
Exhibition
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SAICM and the North American
region
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Possible development of a SAICM regional
implementation plan or adaptation of
existing regional planning documents.
Designation of a SAICM focal point.
Sharing regional expertise and tools with
other regions.
Using SAICM to promote North American
models for use in other regions where
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Conclusion
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SAICM is nearing the end of its initial start-up
phase.
The upcoming ICCM2 will provide an opportunity
to take stock, adjust, reaffirm and set new
directions.
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