1. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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

2. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 2 SAICM is a global policy framework to support efforts to achieve: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; 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.SAICM aims to coordinate, catalyse and facilitate. Core Texts: Dubai Declaration, Overarching Policy Statement, Global Plan of Action, Resolutions adopted by the ICCM.Core Texts: Dubai Declaration, Overarching Policy Statement, Global Plan of Action, Resolutions adopted by the ICCM. What is SAICM?

3. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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.” “ 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 Rio de Janeiro, June 2012

4. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 4 Scope of Chemical MEAs Chemical ‘coverage’ SAICM: Strategic Approach To Chemicals Management Basel Convention: Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal Chemical ‘life cycle’ Specific Chlorinated Compounds Other chemicals of concern TradeWaste & disposalProductionUse Stockholm Convention: Persistent Organic Pollutants Rotterdam Convention: Prior informed consent

5. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Towards the 2020 Goal of Sound Chemicals Management Measuring Progress on Implementation of SAICM SAICM 20 indicators of progress were agreed to at ICCM2.SAICM 20 indicators of progress were agreed to at ICCM2. Indicators developed to facilitate the ability to evaluate progress against SAICM 2020 Goal.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.Next data collection will include 2011-2013 and begin in January 2014. Review of progress undertaken for 2009-2011 and presented at ICCM3.Review of progress undertaken for 2009-2011 and presented at ICCM3.

6. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Towards the 2020 Goal of Sound Chemicals Management Summary of 2009-2011 results shows: processes, procedures and planning are well established;processes, procedures and planning are well established; progress could be accelerated with more focus on achieving practical results in countries, including preventive actions,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;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.can be assumed that the pace of the SAICM implementation needs to be accelerated in order to achieve the 2020 goal.

7. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Snapshot of Results 2009-2011 OPS Objective 1: Risk reduction 1.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. 2. Significant levels of activity on risk reduction of pesticides, POPs (as defined under the Stockholm Convention) and mercury. 3.Less activity reported for chemicals with wide ‑ dispersive uses or high production volume.

8. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Snapshot of Results 2009-2011 OPS Objective 2: Knowledge andInformation Snapshot of Results 2009-2011 OPS Objective 2: Knowledge and Information 1.Low level of reporting, including for the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). 2.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 –Work on emerging issues and the health sector strategy focus on awareness ‑ raising and communication.

9. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Snapshot of Results 2009-2011 OPS Objective 3: Governance 1. Commitment to the implementation of SAICM remains high: –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. 2. Highest range of reported activities related to implementation of international chemicals conventions, but responses varied considerably depending on convention. –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. 3.B uilding on synergies being addressed by the chemicals and wastes Conventions may be helpful to raise awareness and foster cooperative work in this area.

10. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Snapshot of Results 2009-2011 OPS Objective 4: Capacity Building & Technical Cooperation 1.QSP Trust Fund support has been notable. 2.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. 3.Mainstreaming activities were limited to about 1/3 of respondents, highest in LAC region. 4.The level of activity on other planning processes focused predominantly on updating or completion of national chemical profiles and NIPs for the Stockholm Convention. 5.About 2/3 of respondents identified at least one relevant regional cooperation effort on different aspects of chemical safety.

11. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Snapshot of Results 2009-2011 OPS Objective 5: Risk reduction 1.Little distinction in levels or nature of activities reported on illegal international traffic in chemicals or in hazardous wastes. 2.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. 3.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. 4.New and strengthened initiatives promise additional efforts in this area in future years 4.New and strengthened initiatives promise additional efforts in this area in future years.

12. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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. Snapshot of Results 2009-2011

13. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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

14. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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. Overall Orientation and Guidance Towards the SAICM 2020 Goal

15. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Concept note for the orientation and guidance is developed and available on the SAICM web-site: –Deadline for comment is 16 May 2013. –Bureau has advised: Keep the orientation and guidance document short. Executive Summary should be the main component considered by ICCM4. Overall Orientation and Guidance Towards the SAICM 2020 Goal

16. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Overall Orientation and Guidance Consultation Process ACTIVITYTIMEFRAME Consultation period on concept note through SAICM web-site and regional focal points 4 April – 16 May 2013 Draft Consultation Framework Document developedMay 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 OEWG2Oct / Nov 2014 Final Document available for ICCM4June 2015

17. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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)

18. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A SUB- REGIONAL 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 -The Government of Zambia has welcomed the initiative and committed to the establishment of a network of national Poison Control Centers

19. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris Reflections on Impact of QSP in LAC Region (Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay) 1.Inventories, chemical management profiles 2.Public Awareness and educational materials 3.Work place: Implementation of recommended inventory procedures and risk management measures 4.Coherent institutional framework & financial sustainability plan 5.Replacement of mercury containing lamps 6.Development of legislation and policies for chemical management 7.Determination of POPs in the environment Mr. Marcus Richards St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

20.  Illegal trafficking/ developing countries as a dumping area  Persistent Organic Pollutants  Hazardous wastes treatment facilities The largest archipelagos Agriculture-based industry Chemical industry Petrochemical activities Challenges Strategic Directions (1) Governance Controlling instrument (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 Chemical Agreements Stockholm Convention, [Rotterdam Convention], Basel Convention, Montreal Protocol, SAICM [Future Minamata Convention] ( 3) Monitoring Capacity Capacity of human resources Infrastructure, incl. laboratory and treatment facility MASNELLYARTI HILMAN Deputy Minister for Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Wastes and Domestic Waste Management Ministry of Environment, INDONESIA EXCOPS, Geneva, 4 May 2013 (4) Actions Clean-up Activities Emergency Responses Compliance to ESM, incl. through rating of industry

21. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 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

22. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris ciel.org/Chem/Chemical/Research_Publications.html Baskut Tuncak, CIEL btuncak@ciel.org 4 May 2013

23. © Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Altitude - Paris 23 Contacts and information 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 saicm@unep.org saicm@unep.org 16 May 2013 Comment deadline on the Overall Orientation & Guidance Concept Note!