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Strategic Approach to International Chemicals
Management
Towards the 2020 Goal of Sound Chemicals
Management
Side Event
Extraordinary meeting of the conference of the
parties to the Stockholm, Basel and Rotterdam
conventions
4 May 2013
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What is SAICM?
• SAICM is a global policy framework to support efforts to achieve:
• By 2020, chemicals are produced and used in ways that lead
to the minimization of significant adverse effects on human
health and the environment;
• SAICM aims to coordinate, catalyse and facilitate.
• Core Texts: Dubai Declaration, Overarching Policy Statement,
Global Plan of Action, Resolutions adopted by the ICCM.
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Chemicals in the Context of
Sustainable Development
The future we want
“We recognize that sound management of chemicals is crucial for the
protection of human health and the environment. We further recognize
that growing global production and use of chemicals and prevalence in
the environment calls for increased international cooperation. We
reaffirm our aim to achieve by 2020 sound management of chemicals
throughout their life cycle and of hazardous waste in ways that lead to
minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the
environment, as set out in the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation .”
Rio de Janeiro, June 2012
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Scope of Chemical MEAs
SAICM:
Strategic Approach
To Chemicals
Management
Other
chemicals
of concern
Rotterdam
Convention:
Basel Convention:
Prior
informed
consent
Chemical
‘coverage’
Control Of
Transboundary Movements
Of Hazardous Wastes
And Their Disposal
Specific
Chlorinated
Compounds
Stockholm Convention:
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Production
Trade
Use
Waste & disposal
Chemical ‘life cycle’
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Towards the 2020 Goal of Sound
Chemicals Management
Measuring Progress on Implementation of SAICM
• SAICM 20 indicators of progress were agreed to at
ICCM2.
• Indicators developed to facilitate the ability to evaluate
progress against SAICM 2020 Goal.
• Next data collection will include 2011-2013 and begin in
January 2014.
• Review of progress undertaken for 2009-2011 and
presented at ICCM3.
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Towards the 2020 Goal of Sound
Chemicals Management
Summary of 2009-2011 results shows:
• processes, procedures and planning are well
established;
• progress could be accelerated with more focus on
achieving practical results in countries, including
preventive actions,
• true multi-sectoral effort, strong engagement of many
other stakeholders;
• can be assumed that the pace of the SAICM
implementation needs to be accelerated in order to
achieve the 2020 goal.
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Snapshot of Results 2009-2011
OPS Objective 1: Risk reduction
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2.
3.
Highest number of reported activities for use or implementation of agreed
chemical management tools to reduce risk on key categories of
chemicals:
– Substantial use of the tools and guidance published by participating
IOMC organizations.
Significant levels of activity on risk reduction of pesticides, POPs (as
defined under the Stockholm Convention) and mercury.
Less activity reported for chemicals with wide-dispersive uses or high
production volume.
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Snapshot of Results 2009-2011
OPS Objective 2: Knowledge and Information
1.
2.
Low level of reporting, including for the Globally Harmonized System for
the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
Additional progress in implementation of the Strategic Approach could be
expected to assist in knowledge and information, including:
– Several projects under the QSP address implementation of the GHS,
– Work on emerging issues and the health sector strategy focus on
awareness-raising and communication.
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Snapshot of Results 2009-2011
OPS Objective 3: Governance
1.
Commitment to the implementation of SAICM remains high:
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–
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2.
Highest range of reported activities related to implementation of
international chemicals conventions, but responses varied
considerably depending on convention.
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3.
continued increase in national focal points,
use of multi-stakeholder committees to coordinate matters,
could enhance focal points from regional cooperation organizations and
financial institutions.
Highest level of reported activity was for: Montreal Protocol, Stockholm
Convention, and Basel Convention.
Stakeholders not aware of the status of implementation of some
conventions, highlighting value in stronger intersectoral collaboration.
Building on synergies being addressed by the chemicals and wastes
Conventions may be helpful to raise awareness and foster
cooperative work in this area.
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Snapshot of Results 2009-2011
OPS Objective 4: Capacity Building &
Technical Cooperation
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2.
3.
4.
5.
QSP Trust Fund support has been notable.
Support from the UN was recorded as the most common source of
funding. Access to other funding through bilateral funding, World
Bank, regional cooperation agreements, private sector, regional
development banks, foundations, charities reported infrequently.
Mainstreaming activities were limited to about 1/3 of respondents,
highest in LAC region.
The level of activity on other planning processes focused
predominantly on updating or completion of national chemical
profiles and NIPs for the Stockholm Convention.
About 2/3 of respondents identified at least one relevant regional
cooperation effort on different aspects of chemical safety.
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Snapshot of Results 2009-2011
OPS Objective 5: Risk reduction
1.
2.
3.
4.
Little distinction in levels or nature of activities reported on illegal
international traffic in chemicals or in hazardous wastes.
Focus currently on communication of information on:
– movements of chemicals or wastes out of a country, and
– establishment of national legislation for dealing with the problem.
For hazardous wastes, the level of activity on public information and
awareness of levels and cases of illegal trade and remedial actions being
undertaken was reported least frequently.
New and strengthened initiatives promise additional efforts in this area in
future years.
Percentage of S AICM stakeholders putting mechanisms in place for
specific chemicals in 2009 and 2010 (n=108)
In development
5%
Not applicable/Not
relevant
16%
Yes
39%
Not known
17%
No
23%
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Snapshot of
Results 2009-2011
Regional results show the pace of progress with
implementation:
–greatest in Asia-Pacific, CEE and WEOG regions;
–LAC region appeared to move at a somewhat lesser
pace;
–African region is moving ahead, there remains much
to be done.
–Results for AFR and AP not conclusive given low level
of rersponses.
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SAICM Next steps
• Discussions at regional level
• Continued support to QSP projects
• Increased information exchange on activities at
the regional and global level
• Coordinate work on the emerging issues
• Preparations for OEWG2 and ICCM4
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Overall Orientation and Guidance Towards
the SAICM 2020 Goal
• SAICM secretariat was requested by ICCM3 to develop
overall orientation and guidance towards the 2020 goal
• To be developed under the guidance of the Bureau, to be
further discussed at regional meetings and the OEWG, for
consideration at ICCM4.
• Meant to be retrospective and prospective.
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Overall Orientation and Guidance Towards
the SAICM 2020 Goal
• Concept note for the orientation and guidance is
developed and available on the SAICM web-site:
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Deadline for comment is 16 May 2013.
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Bureau has advised:
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Keep the orientation and guidance document short.
Executive Summary should be the main component
considered by ICCM4.
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Overall Orientation and Guidance
Consultation Process
ACTIVITY
TIMEFRAME
Consultation period on concept note through SAICM web-site
and regional focal points
4 April – 16 May 2013
Draft Consultation Framework Document developed
May 2013
Input sought on Draft Consultation Framework Document from
ICCM4 Bureau at face-to-face meeting
June 2013
Consultation Framework Document – Available to support
consultations at regional meetings
July 2013 –
March 2014
Draft Framework Document presented to ICCM4 Bureau based
on input received – for consideration and input
May 2014
Final Draft Framework Document – Consultation at OEWG2
Oct / Nov 2014
Final Document available for ICCM4
June 2015
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Overall Orientation and Guidance
Proposed Document Structure
Executive Summary
I.
Overall Mandate
II.
Purpose of the Document
III.
Background
IV.
Methodology
V.
Overall Status of Strategic Approach Implementation
VI.
Reflecting on the 5 Overarching Policy Strategy Objectives
a. Achievements to date
b. Gaps
c. Priority Actions
VII. Conclusions and Recommendations for ICCM4
ANNEX I – Consultation Questions (for regional meetings)
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FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A SUBREGIONAL POISON CENTRE IN THE
EAST AFRICA SUB-REGION
David Kapindula-Principal Inspector
Zambia Environmental Management Agency
-identified as a regional priority at the first African regional meeting on
SAICM 2006
-An excellent example of the catalytic effect SAICM has had in the region,
particularly in promoting mainstreaming
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-The Government of Zambia has welcomed the initiative and committed to the
establishment of a network of national Poison Control Centers
Reflections on Impact of QSP in LAC Region
(Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Guyana,
Paraguay, Peru, St. Vincent & the Grenadines,
Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay)
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6.
7.
Inventories, chemical management profiles
Public Awareness and educational materials
Work place: Implementation of recommended inventory
procedures and risk management measures
Coherent institutional framework & financial sustainability plan
Replacement of mercury containing lamps
Development of legislation and policies for chemical
management
Determination of POPs in the environment
Mr. Marcus Richards
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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MASNELLYARTI HILMAN
Deputy Minister for Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Wastes and Domestic Waste Management
Ministry of Environment, INDONESIA
Strategic Directions
Challenges
• The largest archipelagos
• Agriculture-based
industry
• Chemical industry
• Petrochemical activities
 Illegal trafficking/
developing countries as
a dumping area
 Persistent Organic
Pollutants
 Hazardous wastes
treatment facilities
EXCOPS, Geneva, 4 May 2013
 Controlling instrument
(1) Governance
(registration, notification, INSW, labelling)
 Technical Team for Hazardous
and Toxic substances
 Revision of Government Regulation No. 74 year
2001 for Hazardous and Toxic Substances
 Draft on National Action Plan on Chemical
 Draft on Integrated Chemical Law
(2) Other
International Stockholm Convention, [Rotterdam Convention],
Basel Convention, Montreal Protocol, SAICM
Chemical
Agreements [Future Minamata Convention]
(3) Monitoring Capacity of human resources
Capacity Infrastructure, incl. laboratory and treatment facility
(4) Actions Clean-up Activities
Emergency Responses
Compliance to ESM, incl. through rating of industry
Eight years eight actions initiative
1. Awareness raising
2. Access to information
3. Health
4. Substitution
5. Resource efficiency
6. Chemicals in the development agenda
7. Capacity building
8. Governance
Ms. Johanna Lissinger Peitz
Swedish Ministry of the Environment
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ciel.org/Chem/Chemical/Research_Publications.html
Baskut Tuncak, CIEL
[email protected] 4 May 2013
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Contacts and information
Please visit the SAICM web site at:
www.saicm.org
SAICM secretariat,
c/o Chemicals Branch,
UNEP/DTIE,
11-13 chemin des Anémones,
CH-1219 Châtelaine,
Geneva, Switzerland,
Tel +41 22 917 8532,
Fax +41 22 797 3460
E-mail [email protected]
16 May 2013 Comment deadline on the Overall Orientation & Guidance Concept Note!
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