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Plenary: FURTHER
DEVELOPMENT OF SAICM
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Above photo: Jean-Louis
Wallace (Canada), chair of the drafting group on scope,
presented the results of the group to the Plenary.
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Above photo: Jamidu
Katima (Tanzania), chair of the contact group on concrete
measures, reported on the group's progress in
consolidating views in a single document.
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AUSTRALIA, supported by
the EU and CANADA, proposed including adequate knowledge and
understanding of chemicals and their behavior, and information
sharing and objectives.
Above photo: Mark Hyman (Australia) (center) in consultation
with delegates from the UK and Canada
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ARGENTINA commented on the
importance of fostering exchange of information and experiences, and
on the role of the Information
Exchange Network on Capacity Building for the Sound Management of
Chemicals (INFOCAP). Above photo: Maria
Teresa Kralikas
(Argentina)
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KENYA
said more information is needed on industrial chemicals. Above photo
L-R: Francis Kilumba and Canute Khamala (Kenya)
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GAMBIA called for the inclusion of information on chemical
sources, uses, risks, impacts, alternatives, and the interaction
between chemicals. Above photo: Momodou Canteh (The Gambia)
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SIERRA
LEONE called for poison control centers, and for public health and
forensic laboratories. Above photo: Abdul Amara (Sierra
Leone)
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MADAGASCAR suggested that the
heading should be “knowledge, information and communication.”
Above photo: Martine Delonine Rahelimalala (Madagascar)
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BURKINA
FASO called for the provision of pesticides information to those who
are illiterate. Above photo: Bruno Raga Salo (Burkina Faso)
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SENEGAL
proposed national committees to engage stakeholders in chemicals
management. Above photo: Ousmane Sow (Senegal)
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CANADA proposed a 2020 target date for national systems for chemicals
management and compliance with all legal regimes. Above photo: John
Arseneau (Canada)
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The EU called for meaningful
public participation in regulation and decision-making, stressing
the role of women. Above photo: Jan-Karel Kwisthout (The
Netherlands on behalf of the EU)
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The
INTERNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF FREE TRADE UNIONS (ICFTU) called for
dialogue with trade unions on governance issues in local
enterprises.
Above photo: Bjørn Erikson (ICFTU)
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THAILAND
said the key words for governance are transparency, accountability
and inclusiveness. Above photo: Pornpit Silkante (Thailand)
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MALAYSIA
suggested assistance for identifying capacity building needs,
appropriate technologies at affordable prices, and training.
Above photo: Ramatha Letchumanan (Malaysia)
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HAITI urged training for illiterate people. Above photo: Jean-Claude
Carré (Haiti)
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Financial
Considerations:
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SWITZERLAND
proposed the use of public, private, domestic and international
funds for the implementation of SAICM. Above photo: Franz Xaver
Perrez (Swizerland) (left) in conversation with Henrik
Eriksen (Norway)
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EGYPT,
for G-77/CHINA called for new and additional financial resources,
with clearly defined financial mechanisms. Above photo L-R: Mootaz
Khalil (Egypt) in a discussion with Bjørn
Erikson (ICFTU).
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Contact group on concrete
measures:
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Above photo L-R: The dais of the
Contact Group on Measures with Craig Boljkovac (UNITAR), Wanda
Hoskin, Rapporteur (Canada) Bill
Murray (FAO), and Chair Jamidu Katima (Tanzania)
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Rapporteur
Wanda Hoskin (Canada) provided a working document and noted
that the concrete measures had been compiled in four tables.
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Chair Jamidu Katima (Tanzania)
said that the contact
group had concluded its work and will report back to Plenary on
Thursday morning.
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