Distr.: General 20 January 2017 English only First meeting of the intersessional process considering the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020 Brasilia, Brazil, 7-9 February 2017 Item 4(b) of the provisional agenda* Taking stock of progress: Update on the 2014-2016 SAICM report on progress Strategic Approach progress reporting activities Note by the secretariat 1. The secretariat has the honour to provide an update on Strategic Approach progress reporting activities in the Annex to the present note. The information is available for information of meeting participants. 2. Through Conference resolution IV/1, the secretariat was requested to develop a third progress report including achievements, strengths and weaknesses for the period 2014 2016 and an analysis of the 20 indicators of progress for consideration by the Open-ended Working Group at its third meeting. 3. Part I of the Annex includes a joint draft workplan, prepared by the Strategic Approach secretariat and the World Health Organization (WHO), setting out an indicative timeframe for undertaking the progress reporting activities for 2014 2016. 4. Part II of the Annex includes an initial analysis of indicators of progress and the potential linkages to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is an initial analysis, in line with paragraph 18 of Conference resolution IV/1 and paragraph 74 of the overall orientation and guidance. 5. Participants may wish to take note of the indicative timeframe for stakeholder progress reporting as set out in Part I of the Annex. Participants may also wish to provide reflections on the initial analysis of the indicators of progress and the linkages to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development set out in Part II of the Annex. *SAICM/IP.1/1
ANNEX Strategic Approach progress reporting activities Part I: Strategic Approach progress report, 2014 2016 The following table provides an indicative timeframe for developing the Strategic Approach progress report for 2014 2016, in line with Conference resolution IV/1. Table I: Indicative timeframe Joint Strategic Approach secretariat and WHO draft workplan for the 2014-2016 Strategic Approach progress report Activity Timeframe Responsibility 1. Review reporting tool and provide recommendations for revision. November 2016 February 2017 WHO / SAICM Secretariat 2. Revise electronic reporting tool. March 2017 WHO 3. Call for reporting to SAICM stakeholders, including the word version of the reporting tool (indicating that the tool will open in April 2017). 4. Reporting window open for stakeholder input. (Launch in April 2017) March 2017 April July 2017 SAICM Secretariat WHO data management. SAICM Secretariat liaison with stakeholders. 5. Data collation August September 2017 WHO 6. Data analysis / report development September 2017 January 2018 SAICM Secretariat. Liaison with WHO to access reporting tool. 7. Final progress report development February April 2018 SAICM Secretariat 8. Translation May June 2018 SAICM Secretariat 9. Posting for the third meeting of the Strategic Approach Open-ended Working Group (OEWG3). July 2018 SAICM Secretariat 2
Part II: Initial analysis of indicators of progress that may be linked to the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste Part II of this report is an initial analysis of indicators of progress that may be linked to the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste. The full analysis of the Strategic Approach 20 indicators, requested in Conference resolution IV/4, will be developed for the third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group. In Table II, the Strategic Approach secretariat has undertaken an initial review of the Strategic Approach 11 basic elements for achieving the sound management of chemicals in relation to the current Strategic Approach 20 indicators of progress as well as other related indicators identified within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by the Inter- Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) and within the Global Plan of Action (GPA). Table II: Initial review of the 11 Strategic Approach basic elements in relation to possible indicators of progress SAICM basic element Related current SAICM indicators 1 Related SDG, IOMC and GPA indicators 2 2. Number of countries (and organizations) with IOMC Indicator 5: Countries with controls for lead in decorative paint. mechanisms to address key categories of chemicals. 1. Legal frameworks that address the life cycle of chemicals and waste. 3. Number of countries (and organizations) with hazardous waste management arrangements. 19. Number of countries having mechanisms to prevent illegal traffic in toxic, hazardous and severely restricted chemicals individually. 20. Number of countries having mechanisms to prevent illegal traffic in hazardous waste. IOMC Indicator 7: Number of countries with pesticide legislation referencing or based on the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management. IOMC Indicator 8: Number of countries with an effective pesticide evaluation and registration system and/or participating in a regional scheme. SAICM GPA Indicator 119: Strategies and priorities, taking into account the full life-cycle approach to sustainable chemicals management, especially regarding front-end pollution prevention approaches, are established in all countries. (Area of work: Life cycle) 2. Relevant enforcement and compliance mechanisms 19. Number of countries having mechanisms to prevent illegal traffic in toxic, hazardous and severely restricted chemicals individually. 20. Number of countries having mechanisms to prevent illegal traffic in hazardous waste. SAICM GPA Indicator 193: Effective enforcement and monitoring programmes are in place in all countries. (Area of work: Legal, policy and institutional aspects) SAICM GPA Indicator 234: The capacity of countries to detect and prevent illegal traffic in toxic and dangerous goods and hazardous waste is improved. (Area of work: Capacity building to support national actions) 1 Analysis of the 11 basic elements in relation to the 20 Strategic Approach indicators builds on the analysis undertaken in Conference document SAICM/ICCM.4/3. 2 This is an initial overview for consideration of stakeholders. 3
SAICM basic element Related current SAICM indicators 1 Related SDG, IOMC and GPA indicators 2 3. Implementation of chemicals and wasterelated multilateral environmental agreements, as well as health, labour and other relevant conventions and voluntary mechanisms 1. Number of countries (and organization) implementing agreed chemicals management tools. 6. Number of countries (and organizations) providing information according to internationally harmonized standards. 12. Number of countries (and organizations) with mechanisms to implement key international chemicals priorities. SDG indicator 12.4.1: Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement. SDG Indicator 3.d.i / IOMC Indicator 4: Number of countries that have achieved core capacities for chemicals under the International Health Regulations. SAICM GPA Indicator 142: ILO Conventions 170, 174 and 184 are ratified and implemented by all countries and ILO SafeWork programmes are established in all countries. (Area of work: Occupational safety and health) 4. Strong institutional frameworks and coordination mechanisms among relevant stakeholders. 10. Number of countries (and organizations) that have committed themselves to implementation of the Strategic Approach. 11. Number of countries (and organizations) with multi-stakeholder coordinating mechanism. 15. Number of countries (and organizations) engaged in regional cooperation on issues relating to the sound management of chemicals SAICM GPA Indicator 69: National action plans with respect to waste minimization and waste disposal are developed and implemented in all countries. (Area of work: Waste management (and minimization)) SAICM GPA Indicator 164: All stakeholders including women at all levels are involved in devising responses to chemicals management challenges and in regulatory and decision-making processes that relate to chemical safety in all countries. (Area of work: Stakeholder participation) SAICM GPA Indicator 166: All countries have developed integrated national programmes for the sound management of chemicals. (Area of work: Implementation of integrated national programmes for the sound management of chemicals at the national level in a flexible manner) SAICM GPA Indicator 206: Civil society is represented on national committees. (Area of work: Civil society and public interest NGO participation) 4
SAICM basic element Related current SAICM indicators 1 Related SDG, IOMC and GPA indicators 2 5. Collection and systems for the transparent sharing of relevant data and information among 6. Number of countries (and organizations) providing information according to internationally harmonized standards. IOMC Indicator 2: Number of countries implementing GHS. IOMC Indicator 3: Number of countries with a PRTR. all relevant stakeholders 7. Number of countries (and organizations) that SAICM GPA Indicator 106: Exchange of technical information among the using a life cycle have specific strategies in place for communicating academic, industrial, governmental and intergovernmental sectors occurs freely. approach, such as the information on the risks associated with chemicals (Area of work: Information management and dissemination) implementation of the to vulnerable groups. Globally Harmonized 9. Number of countries (and organizations) with SAICM GPA Indicator 112: Consumer awareness-raising programmes are put in System of Classification websites that provide information to stakeholders place in all countries. and Labelling of (Area of work: Information management and dissemination) Chemicals SAICM GPA Indicator 127: Manufacturers, importers and formulators fulfil responsibilities to assess their products and inform users. (Area of work: Risk assessment, management and communication) 6. Industry participation and defined responsibility across the life cycle, including cost recovery policies and systems as well as the incorporation of sound chemicals management into corporate policies and practices 11. Number of countries (and organizations) with multi-stakeholder coordinating mechanism 18. Number of countries (and organizations) with sound management of chemicals projects supported by other sources of funding (not Quick Start Programme funding) SAICM GPA Indicator 147: Workers right to know in all sectors is established in all countries. (Area of work: Occupational health and safety) SAICM GPA Indicator 98: Mechanisms are established in all countries for using new information generated by industry. New science-based knowledge is developed and is being used. (Area of work: Promotion of industry participation and responsibility) SAICM GPA Indicator 190: Responsible Care is adopted in all countries that manufacture chemicals. Systems are in place that encourage and promote corporate social and environmental responsibility in all countries. (Area of work: Promotion of industry participation and responsibility) 5
SAICM basic element Related current SAICM indicators 1 Related SDG, IOMC and GPA indicators 2 11. Number of countries (and organizations) with SAICM GPA Indicator: Chemicals and human health are included in the multi-stakeholder coordinating mechanism development assistance agenda. (Area of work: Human health protection) 7. Inclusion of the sound management of chemicals and waste in national health, labour, social, environment and economic budgeting processes and development plans 16. Number of countries where development assistance programmes include the sound management of chemicals. SAICM GPA Indicator 24: National sustainable development strategies and poverty reduction papers have incorporated pest and pesticide management as a priority component, thus enabling access to relevant technical and financial assistance in all countries. (Area of work: Highly toxic pesticides risk management and reduction) SAICM GPA Indicator 225: Sound management of chemicals is incorporated in ministerial plans and programmes in each country. (Area of work: Capacity building to support national actions) 8. Chemicals risk assessment and risk reduction through the use of best practices 1. Number of countries (and organization) implementing agreed chemicals management tools. 5. Number of countries (and organizations) having mechanisms in place for setting priorities for risk reduction. IOMC Indicator 9: Number of countries taking action to reduce risks from pesticides (e.g. a policy, action to ban problematic pesticides, actively promoting ecological and biological control options, food safety programmes in place etc.) SAICM GPA Indicator 13: Health and environmental impact assessments are made part of the occupational health and safety programmes in all countries. (Area of work: Occupational health and safety) SAICM GPA Indicator 144: Mechanisms for disseminating the results of international risk assessments to appropriate workplace participants are established in all countries. (Area of work: Occupational health and safety) SAICM GPA Indicator 162: Best practices in waste management to increase waste diversion and recovery and to reduce chemical hazards are identified, documented and disseminated. (Area of work: Waste management (and minimization)) SAICM GPA Indicator 246: Research on the impact of exposure to chemicals on children and women is undertaken. (Area of work: Children and chemical safety) 6
SAICM basic element Related current SAICM indicators 1 Related SDG, IOMC and GPA indicators 2 9. Strengthened capacity to deal with chemicals accidents, including 13. Number of countries (and organizations) providing resources (financial and in kind) to assist capacity-building and technical cooperation with institutional strengthening for poison centres other countries IOMC Indicator 4: Number of countries with poisons centres. 14. Number of countries (and organizations) that have identified and prioritized their capacitybuilding needs for the sound management of chemicals. SDG indicator 3.d.1: International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity and health emergency preparedness. GPA Indicator 74: Integrated systems and centres to prevent major industrial accidents and for emergency preparedness and responses are established and implemented in all countries. (Area of work: Formulation of prevention and response measures to mitigate environmental and health impacts of emergencies involving chemicals) GPA Indicator 76: Occurrence of poisoning and diseases cause by chemicals is reduced and medical surveillance systems are put in place in all countries. (Area of work: Formulation of prevention and response measures to mitigate environmental and health impacts of emergencies involving chemicals) 10. Monitoring and assessing the impacts of chemicals on health and the environment 2. Number of countries (and organizations) with mechanisms to address key categories of chemicals. 4. Number of countries (and organizations) engaged in activities that result in monitoring data on selected environmental and human health priority substances. 8. Number of countries (and organizations) with research programmes. IOMC Indicator 1: Number of countries with National Profiles. SAICM GPA Indicator 127: Manufacturers, importers and formulators fulfil responsibilities to assess their products and inform users. (Area of work: Risk assessment, management and communication) SAICM GPA Indicator 228: Accredited and reference laboratories are established at the regional and national levels. (Area of work: Capacity building to support national actions) 7
SAICM basic element Related current SAICM indicators 1 Related SDG, IOMC and GPA indicators 2 11. Development and promotion of environmentally sound and safer alternatives 8. Number of countries (and organizations) with research programmes. 9. Number of countries (and organizations) with websites that provide information to stakeholders. 13. Number of countries (and organizations) providing resources (financial and in kind) to assist capacity-building and technical cooperation with other countries. SAICM GPA Indicator 44: Systems for evaluating risks and criteria for substitution are established. A list of alternatives and their properties is published and disseminated to assist in decision making. List of substituted hazard chemicals is published and disseminated. (Area of work: Cleaner production) SAICM GPA Indicator 51: Training programmes in alternative and ecological agricultural practices including non-chemical alternatives are developed for all countries. (Area of work: Sound agricultural practices) SAICM GPA Indicator 54: Alternatives are identified and are in use. (Sound agricultural practices) (Area of work: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances (PBTs); very persistent and very bioaccumulative substances; chemicals that are carcinogens or mutagens or that adversely affect, inter alia, the reproductive, endocrine, immune or nervous system; persistent organic pollutants (POPs)) SAICM GPA Indicator 84: Research is advanced and technologies and alternatives are in use. (Area of work: Research, monitoring and data) 8
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides new and enhanced opportunities to engage all stakeholders within key sectors and downstream users. Sustainable Development Goal 12, Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, embeds the Strategic Approach objective in target 12.4 By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Furthermore target 3.9 specifies by 2030 substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination. Due to the integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals and the cross-cutting characteristics of chemical safety, sound management of chemicals and waste is implicit in many, if not all of the Sustainable Development Goals. There are several goals where clear connections can be made and where measurable indicators and targets could be developed. Key Sustainable Development Goals that could be included are 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Resolution IV/4, in its paragraph 10, calls for the development of recommendations regarding measurable objectives in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In Table III below, the Strategic Approach secretariat has highlighted a number of relevant linkages between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the sound management of chemicals and waste for initial consideration by the stakeholders. Table III: Initial review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its linkages to the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste SDG Goals and Targets Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Target 1.5: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters. Related indicators and other comments Progress towards this goal will have a net benefit for the sound management of chemicals and waste as vulnerable populations tend to have greater exposure to chemicals and pollution. What indicators could stakeholders consider that would contribute to achieving Goal 1? For example in supporting SDG Indicator 1.5.3 Number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies. Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality. This target is closely linked with the use of agricultural chemicals and how those links to food security and sustainable agriculture. What indicators could stakeholders consider in relation to Goal 2, particularly target 2.4? 9
SDG Goals and Targets Related indicators and other comments Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination. SDG Indicator 3.9.1 Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution. SDG Indicator 3.9.2 Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services). SDG Indicator 3.9.3: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning. Target 3.d: Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks. Indicator 3.d.i International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity and health emergency preparedness. This target links particularly to Strategic Approach basic element 9 - Strengthened capacity to deal with chemicals accidents, including institutional strengthening for poison centres. Achieving target 3.d will, amongst other things, benefit countries to strengthen capacity to deal with chemical accidents, including institutional-strengthening for poison centres. Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture s contribution to sustainable development. What indicators could stakeholders consider in relation to Goal 4, particularly target 4.7? For example, SAICM GPA Indicator 154: Chemical safety is included in school and university curricula in all countries. Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally. What indicators could stakeholders consider in relation to Goal 6, particularly target 6.3? Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Target 8.8: Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment. This target will depend on ensuring safe working conditions for those workers exposed to hazardous chemicals and processes, including the informal sector e.g. artisanal mining, waste recycling and farming. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 8, particularly target 8.8? 10
SDG Goals and Targets Related indicators and other comments Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. Target 9.2: Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries. Target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities These targets will require continued multi-stakeholder collaboration within the SAICM community such as industry organisations and civil society organisations, including trade unions. It will also require continued efforts in addressing emerging policy issues including: chemicals in products, nanotechnology, hazardous substances within the lifecycle of electrical and electronic products (HSLEEP), environmentally persistent pharmaceutical pollutants, perfluorinated chemicals and the transition to safer alternatives. For example: Strategic Approach basic element 11 could be linked to Target 9.5: development and promotion of environmentally sound and safer alternatives. Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending. Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 11, particularly target 11.6? Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. Target 12.1: Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries. Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Indicator 12.1.1: Number of countries with sustainable consumption and production (SCP) national action plans or SCP mainstreamed as a priority or a target into national policies. Could stakeholders work together at national and regional levels to include chemicals and waste in SCP national action plans? How? Target 12.4 is consistent with the SAICM 2020 goal. Does the current indicator 12.4.1 reflect progress towards the 2020 goal? Indicator 12.4.1: Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 12, particularly target 12.5? For example SAICM GPA Indicator 69: National action plans with respect to waste minimization and waste disposal are developed and implemented in all countries. 11
SDG Goals and Targets Target 12.6: Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle. Related indicators and other comments Could stakeholders work together to ensure that chemicals and waste concerns are reflected in sustainability reporting? How? For example SDG Indicator 12.6.1: Number of companies publishing sustainability reports. Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning. Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning. These targets will require national governments to develop policies and plans that integrate a portfolio of greenhouse gas reducing measures. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 13, particularly targets 13.1 and 13.2? For example SDG Indicator 13.1.1: Number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies. Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Target 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution. This target is closely linked with managing industrial and agricultural chemical runoff into waterways and the marine environment. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 14, particularly target 14.1? Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 15? For example GPA indicator 202: Legislative mechanisms related to protected areas, including the use of chemicals, are established in all countries. Target 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts. Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. What indicators could stakeholders consider that link to Goal 16? Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels. 12
SDG Goals and Targets Related indicators and other comments Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. Target 17.6: Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism. How can the future platform be used to meaningfully facilitate strategic partnership efforts, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 17, and promote multi-sectoral engagement? 13