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The UNITAR/ILO Programme for Capacity The UNITAR/ILO Programme for Capacity Building to implement the GHSBuilding to implement the GHS
GHS Stocktaking Workshop For Southeast, East and Central GHS Stocktaking Workshop For Southeast, East and Central Asia Asia
15-17 September 201015-17 September 2010
Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaBeijing, People’s Republic of China
Chemicals and Waste ManagementChemicals and Waste ManagementUNITARUNITAR
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Overview on UNITAR
Why is the GHS important
UNITAR/ILO GHS Programme
Resources
Conclusion
OutlineOutline
Overview on UNITAR
4OverviewOverviewUNITAR – “Knowledge to Lead”UNITAR – “Knowledge to Lead”
established in 1965 – autonomous body in the UN system
original focus: UN institutional issues, peace and security issues, and economic and social issues
current training focus around: environment; governance; peace, security and diplomacy; and research
Mission StatementMission Statement
“To deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to develop the capacity of beneficiaries.”
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UNITAR CWM MissionUNITAR CWM Mission
To provide legal, institutional and technical support to governments and stakeholders to develop sustainable capacity for managing dangerous chemicals and wastes
Project activities take place within the framework of implementing international agreements aimed at protecting human health and the environment, while ensuring sustainable industrial development and facilitating trade of chemicals
Training is the main tool
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Active at national, regional and international levels
Developing countries, transition countries, least developed countries special focus (over 100 countries)
Main focus is the delivery of training/capacity development assistance at the national level, to assist countries to meet the huge number of chemicals-related challenges they face
UNITAR CWM’s work relates directly to the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals
OverviewOverview
Why is the GHS important
Purpose of the GHS
To enhance the protection of human health and the environment by providing an internationally comprehensible system for hazard communication;
To provide a recognized framework for countries without an existing system;
To reduce the need for testing and evaluation of chemicals; and
To facilitate international trade in chemicals whose hazards have been properly assessed and identified on an international basis.
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The GHS and International Chemicals Agreements
GHS implementation can play an important role in facilitating implementation of international chemicals management agreements (e.g. Stockholm & Rotterdam Conventions)
Improved capacity for chemical classification and labeling (based on the GHS) can contribute to successfully meeting country obligations under these Conventions
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GHS and SAICM
The importance of implementing the GHS is recognised in the Overarching Policy Strategy (OPS) of SAICM, where implementation of the GHS is identified under the overall objective of “knowledge and information”
GHS also included as a SAICM work area in the Global Plan of Action
International Responsibility on GHS Implementation
International Responsibility for GHS Implementation
United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the GHS established in 2001
Maintain the GHS provisions, update when necessary
Oversee implementation
International focal points established by the Subcommittee
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
International Labor Organization (ILO)
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Context for GHS Capacity Building
• UNITAR/ILO nominated as focal point
Focus on supporting developing and transition countries
Global, Regional, National, Stakeholder activities
Programme Advisory Group (PAG)
WSSD Global GHS Partnership
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UNITAR/ILO Partnership Programme
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UNITAR/ILO activities – National level
Vietnam, Uruguay, Jamaica (2008-09)
Laos, Cambodia (2006-08)
Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand (2005-07)
The Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal (2004-2006)
Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zambia (2001-2003)
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UNITAR/ILO – New national activities
Barbados, Zambia, The Gambia, Congo (2010-12) – supported by SAICM QSPTF
PR China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines (2010-12) – supported by EU
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UNITAR/ILO – New national activities
Barbados, Zambia, The Gambia, Congo (2010-12) – supported by SAICM QSPTF
PR China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines (2010-12) – supported by EU
CEE/CA(2006)
China/East and Central
Asia(2010)
Arab Region(2006)
ASEAN (2005-
7)
ECOWAS (2008)
SADC (2003)
South Americ
a (2004)
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UNITAR/ILO Approach
GHS Implementation
Industrial Workplaces
Transport AgricultureConsumerProducts
GovernmentBusiness/Industry
Public Interest/Labour
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National Project Outcomes
Multi-stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Situation and Gap Analysis
Awareness raising and training
National GHS-implementing legislation
Sectoral implementation plans
High-level endorsement of a National GHS Implementation Strategy (“road map” for future activities)
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Resources
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Resources
Guidance Document on “Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy”
Companion Handbook on “Understanding the GHS”
Website and GHS Capacity Building Library
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Resources
Training Courses (under development)
Regional Workshops
Annual Reports (2002-2009)
WSSD Global GHS Partnership
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WSSD Global GHS Partnership Launched by UNITAR, ILO, and OECD in 2002
strengthen capacities at all levels and sectors -- in particular in developing countries
“WSSD Partnerships”: to enable all stakeholders to make a concrete contribution to the outcomes of the WSSD
Meetings of the Partners (2003, 2007)
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Internet Resources
WSSD GHS Partnership:
http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs_partnership/index.htm
UNITAR/ILO GHS Capacity Building Programme:
http://www.unitar.org/cwm/ghs/index.html
UNSCEGHS Homepage
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html
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There is significant momentum internationally to adopt and implement the GHS.
GHS very helpful framework for developing countries – but challenging to implement!
The 2008 target will not be met, but significant progress has been made in many regions around the world (2008 the starting point?...)
There will be a continuing need to monitor implementation issues as they develop, and ensure they are addressed internationally.
Conclusion
Thank you!Thank you!