Document from Rio de Janero (1): Chemicals and waste (agreed ad ref)
6/22/2012 10:57:00 AM
Received on 19/6/2012.
Chemicals and waste (agreed ad ref)
Note: EU suggests that it would be easier to understand this text if the paragraph order was change to 1, 6, 3, 8, 2, 4, 10, 11, New 5, 9. Para. 7 and 12 have been merged with 6 and 9 respectively.
Consistency required in referring to “throughout their life- cycle”.
Chemicals 1. 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 JPOI. We also reaffirm our commitment to an approach for the sound management of chemicals and waste at all levels that responds in an effective, efficient, coherent and coordinated manner to new and emerging issues and challenges, and encourage further progress across countries and regions in order to fill the gaps in implementation of commitments. [agreed ad ref]
Chemicals 2. We call for the effective implementation and strengthening of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) [towards/ as –US/ contributing towards- Switzerland; EU retain] a robust, coherent, effective and efficient [system- US, Switzerland, EU support / framework- Australia support / regime] for the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle [including to respond to emerging challenges- US delete]. [An integrated approach to sustainable and adequate long-term funding is a key element [to assist countries, in particular developing countries with the implementation of - Switzerland delete] [for the – Switzerland] sound management of chemicals and waste. – G77; US, EU, Canada delete]
Note: This issue (second sentence) would be decided pending the outcome of Section VI on MOI.
Chemicals 3. We are deeply concerned that many countries, in particular least developed countries, lack the capacity for sound management of chemicals and waste throughout their life-cycle. Additional efforts are needed to enhance work towards strengthening capacities, including through partnerships, technical [and financial – US delete] assistance and improved governance structures. We encourage countries and organizations which have made progress toward achieving the goal of sound management of chemicals by 2020 to assist other countries by sharing knowledge, experience and best practices.
Chemicals 4. We commend the increased coordination and cooperation among chemicals and waste conventions, namely the Basel Convention, the Rotterdam Convention and the Stockholm Convention, and encourage continued enhanced coordination and cooperation among them and with SAICM. We take note of the important role of the Basel Convention regional and coordinating centers and the Stockholm Convention regional and sub-regional centers. [agreed ad ref]
Chemicals 5. We commend existing and call for continued, new and innovative public-private partnerships among industry, governments, academia and other non-governmental stakeholders aiming to enhance capacity and technology for environmentally sound chemicals and waste management, including for waste prevention. [agreed ad ref]
Chemicals 6. We recognize the importance of adopting a life-cycle approach and of further development and implementation of policies for resource efficiency and environmentally sound waste management. [We therefore commit to further reduce, reuse and recycle waste (3Rs) as well as to increase energy recovery from waste [and to encourage reduced landfill so that by 2030, / with a view to managing - US] the majority of [global – US] waste [globally is managed - US delete] [in an environmentally sound manner and where possible – Switzerland, Japan] as a resource. [By 2030 the level of landfilling should be significantly reduced. - US delete] - EU, Japan; G77, Canada, Australia delete] Solid wastes, such as electronic waste and plastics, pose particular challenges which should be addressed. We call for the development and enforcement of comprehensive national and local waste management policies, strategies, laws and regulations.
Chemicals 7. Deleted and concept merged with para. 6.
Chemicals 8. We urge countries and other stakeholders to take all possible measures to prevent the unsound management of hazardous wastes and their illegal dumping, particularly in countries where the capacity to deal with these wastes is limited, in a manner consistent with countries’ obligations under relevant international instruments. In this context, we [welcome- EU/ recall-facilitator] the [decisions – facilitator /decision- EU] taken at the 10th COP of the Basel Convention.
Chemicals 9. We recognize the importance of science-based assessment of the risks posed by chemicals to human beings and the environment, and of reducing human [and environmental] exposure to hazardous chemicals. We encourage the development of environmentally sound and safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals in products and processes. To this end, we encourage, inter alia, life-cycle assessment, public information, [extended producer responsibility,- Japan clarify] research and development, sustainable design and knowledge sharing, as appropriate. We further encourage cooperation among countries in this regard [[as well as/ including – EU] on transboundary air pollution – G77 delete; Japan retain] through utilizing scientific knowledge effectively.
Note: Para. 12 merged into para. 9 by addition of the final few words.
Chemicals 10. We [note - G77 / welcome - EU, Canada, US, Switzerland, Japan] the ongoing negotiating process on a global legally binding instrument on mercury [to address the risks to human health and the environment and reaffirm the aim of achieving a successful outcome of the negotiations by 2013– G77 bracket; Japan retain].
Chemicals 11. We recognize that the phase-out of ozone depleting substances (ODS) is resulting in rapid increase in the use and release of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to the environment. [We support a gradual phase-down in the consumption and production of HFCs-G77 bracket][under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer – US retain; G77, Japan delete].
[Chemicals 11. bis We welcome the Consultative Process on Financing Options for Chemicals and Waste, initiated to consider the need for heightened efforts to increase the political priorities accorded to sound management of chemicals and waste and the increased need for sustainable, predictable, adequate and accessible financing for the chemicals and waste agenda. [We call for decisions, by the third session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management and 27th session of the UNEP Governing Council, on the forthcoming proposals by the Executive Director of UNEP. - G77 check; Canada delete; Switzerland reformulate]- US delete this para.]
Chemicals 12. Deleted and merged with para. 9.
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