The UN focuses on chemicals

3/12/2014

 

Created in January 2013, this group aims at defining a sustainable development program for post-2015. This time, chemical and waste management was the main discussion subject.

 

The definitive list of sustainable development goals decided by the group will be published at the end of the year. The UN Environment Program (UNEP) hosted a side event with Switzerland and Sweden which defined the main aspects of these goals. These emphasize the importance of cross-cutting indicators and clear goals for chemical and waste management in a context where environmental and social issues are becoming more pressing.

Some examples:

  • Reducing the vulnerability of poor communities to chemical exposure by 2030
  • Reducing and even eliminating the release and exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace by 2030
  • Incorporating chemical waste management in the national strategies of sustainable development
  • Reducing the number of deaths and illnesses related to chemical exposure and poor waste management in the workplace
  • Etc.

During the event, representatives from the chemical industry, manufacturers or downstream users, asked to extend the mandate beyond 2020 of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). As for the authority representatives, they focused on the issues that chemical and waste management would bring to sustainable development policies.

Pascal Canfin, Deputy Minister for Development also underlined France�s commitment, as it will be welcoming the United Nations Climate Change Conference next year.

Article published in The Molecule 11

 

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Created in January 2013, this group aims at defining a sustainable development program for post-2015. This time, chemical and waste management was the main discussion subject.

 

The definitive list of sustainable development goals decided by the group will be published at the end of the year. The UN Environment Program (UNEP) hosted a side event with Switzerland and Sweden which defined the main aspects of these goals. These emphasize the importance of cross-cutting indicators and clear goals for chemical and waste management in a context where environmental and social issues are becoming more pressing.

Some examples:

  • Reducing the vulnerability of poor communities to chemical exposure by 2030
  • Reducing and even eliminating the release and exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace by 2030
  • Incorporating chemical waste management in the national strategies of sustainable development
  • Reducing the number of deaths and illnesses related to chemical exposure and poor waste management in the workplace
  • Etc.

During the event, representatives from the chemical industry, manufacturers or downstream users, asked to extend the mandate beyond 2020 of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). As for the authority representatives, they focused on the issues that chemical and waste management would bring to sustainable development policies.

Pascal Canfin, Deputy Minister for Development also underlined France�s commitment, as it will be welcoming the United Nations Climate Change Conference next year.

Article published in The Molecule 11

 

EcoMundo's services

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@ecomundo.eu, if you have any questions about cosmetic compliance or if you�re looking for specific services. EcoMundo acts as Responsible Person for Europe and can provide the following services:

 

 

Check our REACH registration services for 2018

 

 

 

EcoMundo is an expert service provider for REACH registration 2018 Our services include:

 

 

Need a quote?

 

Contact us via phone: for North America please dial + 1 (778) 231-1607 or for Europe +33 (0)1 83 64 20 54 or email us: contact@ecomundo.eu