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Civil Society Working Group

Civil Society Working Group. Implementation of the GHS at the Regional Level in ASEAN. Group Members. Roger C.Bisosel Philippines ( Chairperson) Cheryl Chang UNITAR Sopanon Sirichuaychoo Thailand Kinh Phan Quoc Vietnam Thie Nguyen Vietnam Kireen Malaysia

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Civil Society Working Group

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  1. Civil Society Working Group Implementation of the GHS at the Regional Level in ASEAN

  2. Group Members • Roger C.Bisosel Philippines (Chairperson) • Cheryl Chang UNITAR • Sopanon Sirichuaychoo Thailand • Kinh Phan Quoc Vietnam • Thie Nguyen Vietnam • Kireen Malaysia • Norhazni Mat Sari Malaysia • Duangtip Hongsamoot Thailand • Noges C.Brosel AUM • Thomas A.Sitorus Indonesia • Kholilumohman Indonesia • V. Chiemsisourath Laos • Leng Tong Cambodia • Khin Saw Yi Myanmar(Presenter)

  3. 1-Benefits • Ensure workers’ protection in all sectors • Common understanding of chemical hazards communication • Environmental protection Example: Industrial workplace -Safe handling of chemicals by workers (OSH) Transport -Expedite transfer

  4. 2-Existing Instructions /Structures • NGOs networks: • Pesticide action network • ANGOC-Asian NGO network for Communities • ALNI-Asian Labor Network on International Financial Institutions • CI-ROAP-Consumers International Region of Asia Pacific • SUSWATCH-Sustainable Development Watch • Issues: • need to impart information to networks about: • GHS • ASEAN activities relevant to GHS • determine awareness of networks on GHS

  5. 3-ACTIVITIES • Identify existing networks • ex. regional network for agriculture, labor etc. • decide on representatives • Establish regional networks or build GHS capacity for existing networks • through the government, IFCS • press releases • Initiate survey to determine awareness, existing activities, willingness of networks • Participating countries to involve civil society interest and participation

  6. 3-Mobilization of resources Examples from: • Industrial companies ( National , and/or regional, and transnational) • Foundations • ASEAN • APEC • Cooperating government agencies • Croplife • JETRO/JICA etc...

  7. 3-How? • Send proposals for projects • UNITAR facilitation (Subject to funding from donors) • INFOCAP (Information Exchange Network on Capacity Building for the Sound Management of Chemicals) Issues: • Specific resources for specific sectors • Prioritize more toxic chemicals • Role of media and advertising

  8. 4- Contribution to regional GHS implementation strategy development • Membership in the national steering committee • Commitment and cooperation • Participation in ASEAN meetings • Civil society will choose focal points • Participation in regional trainings/workshops • Regional meeting/workshop of civil society

  9. Thank you for your attention.

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