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Workshop Context, Objectives and Methodology

Workshop Context, Objectives and Methodology. The growing international regime for chemicals and waste management. Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances Orange Book (Transport) Control of individual chemicals (e.g. Benzene) Trade in chemicals and wastes (Rotterdam, Basel)

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Workshop Context, Objectives and Methodology

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  1. Workshop Context, Objectives and Methodology Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  2. The growing international regime for chemicals and waste management • Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances • Orange Book (Transport) • Control of individual chemicals (e.g. Benzene) • Trade in chemicals and wastes (Rotterdam, Basel) • Sector specific agreements (ILO 170, FAO Code) • Groups of chemicals: ODSs, POPs • Dual purpose chemicals (CWC) Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  3. Common Elements of National Implementation • information exchange • classification and labeling • risk management • import export control • technology transfer • skills building and training • Etc. Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  4. Development of an Overarching Framework • Chapter 19 and 20, Agenda 21 • IFCS • SAICM • international dimension • national dimension Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  5. Chapter 19, Programme Area E • Adequate Legislation • Information Gathering and Dissemination • Capacity for Risk Assessment and Interpretation • Establishment of Risk Management Policy • Capacity for Implementation and Enforcement • Capacity for Rehabilitation and Contaminated Sites and Poisoned Persons • Effective Education Programmes • Capacity to Respond to Emergencies Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  6. The Universe of Chemicals B: 50 SR: 200 Controlled 8,000 Dangerous, 18,000 EINECS, 100,000 CAS, 10,000,000 Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  7. Challenges • What are specific areas conducive to synergy development at the national level? • How wide should the net be cast? • Horizontal vs. vertical synergies • What are practical problems of implementing synergies at the national level? • Pilot projects in Armenia, Tchad, Jamaica and Jordan Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  8. Workshop Objectives • to take stock of experience of countries and organizations • to explore opportunities for integrated implementation for particular areas • to provide “food for thought” for pilot countries • to develop suggestions for guidance and training material • To inform capacity building related discussions of SAICM Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  9. Workshop Overview • Introductory Presentations • Session 1: Identifying Themes (Panel, Statements) • Session 2: Exploring Opportunities (WG) • Session 3: Opportunities and Challenges of National Implementation (WG) • Session 4: International Action (WG) • Session 5: Conclusions and Recommendations Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  10. Working Groups • in-depth discussion on specific issues • development of practical suggestions and guidance • information exchange vs. co-ordination vs. integration • selection of chair and rapporteur • guidance questions provided • presentation of results in plenary Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  11. Documents I • TWS 8-1 (rev) Timetable and Agenda • TWS 8-2 Venue and Meeting Information • TWS 8-3 Summary Table of National Capacity Requirements Under International Agreements (draft) • TWS 8-4 Provisions in International Agreements Relevant to National Capacity Development: Draft Fact Sheets • TWS 8-5 Summaries of International Agreements Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

  12. Documents II • TWS 8-6 Texts of International Agreements • TWS 8-7 List of Participants • TWS 8-8 Workshop Announcement and Information Brochure • TWS 8-9 Workshop Report • TWS 8-10 List of Documents Thematic Workshop on Synergies for Capacity Building Geneva, Switzerland 30 March – 2 April 2004

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