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Information submitted by the United Nations Environment Programme on the Global Chemicals Outlook

Note by the SecretariatThe annex to the present note sets out information on the development of the second Global

Chemicals Outlook in 2017-2018. The information has been submitted by the United Nations Environment Programme. The present note, including its annex, has not been formally edited.

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Information submitted by the United Nations Environment Programme on the global chemicals outlook

Development of the Second Global Chemicals Outlook in 2017-2018

Information Note

1. Introduction and Overview

Designed to be forward-looking and policy-relevant, the Global Chemicals Outlook-II is expected to capture the current state of scientific, management and policy knowledge in order to support policymakers and stakeholders in their efforts to assess the implementation of the 2020 goal and in deliberating on the sound and sustainable management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020. By undertaking scientific analysis and generating policy insights, the Global Chemicals Outlook-II anticipates informing the “beyond 2020” intersessional process under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management, and the implementation of the chemicals and waste dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Based on a review of the global context, trends and key developments, two sets of management topics have been included in the indicative outline of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II, attached to this note as Annex. The topics were developed through application of the back-casting method (see section below) and were reviewed at the first meeting of the Steering Committee for the Global Chemicals Outlook-II in December 2016. The first set of management topics covers “traditional” key chemicals management topics, ranging from testing of chemicals, to risk reduction, to assessment of alternatives. The second set covers broader enabling topics, such as innovation, business models, economic incentives, or reform of chemistry curricula. Both sets of management topics are, in their entirety, considered to be of key relevance to advance the sound management of chemicals and waste up to, and beyond 2020. Parties to and observers of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions are therefore encouraged to consider the relevance of these topics, as the process is commencing, for implementing the conventions, in the short and long-term, and chemicals and waste management beyond 2020.

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Preparatory activities to initiate the development of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II in 2016 were supported through generous contributions of the Governments of Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Activities in 2017 are supported through generous contributions of the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland.

2. Background on Global Chemicals Outlook-II

First Edition of the Global Chemicals Outlook, 2013

The first edition of the Global Chemicals Outlook was published in February 2013 as the first comprehensive global overview of issues and challenges related to the sound management of chemicals. It assessed the status of health, environmental, economic and institutional factors related to the production, use and disposal of chemicals, with a focus on issues relevant to developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

At its twenty-seventh session, held on 18-22 February 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme’s Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum welcomed the Global Chemicals Outlook. It recognized the significance of its findings, and “requested the Executive Director to continue work on the Global Chemicals Outlook, particularly in areas where data were found to be lacking or inadequate, and to enhance transparency through regionally balanced stakeholder involvement, inter alia, with a view to developing in the future a tool for assessing progress towards the achievement of the sound management of chemicals and hazardous wastes, including the existing 2020 goal0, taking into account and building upon other existing sources of information”.

Consultative Meeting for the Preparation of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II, April 2016

Under the theme “Taking Stock and Exploring the Future of Chemicals Management in a Sustainable Development Context”, UN Environment organized, with support from the UN Institute for Training and Research, a consultative meeting to discuss the development of the update of the Global Chemicals Outlook. The meeting took place in Geneva on 13-14 April 2016 and gathered a group of some 70 regionally balanced, multi-sectoral scientific and technical experts. Participants included experts from 27 governments, 25 private sector and non-governmental organizations, and 14 intergovernmental organizations.

The consultative meeting provided valuable advice and guidance on important dimensions relevant for developing the Global Chemicals Outlook-II. Through a number of plenary sessions and interactive working groups, participants reviewed and provided insights on the rationale, the scope and the process of Global Chemicals Outlook-II, as well as on the process of conducting research on priority topics. Concerning linkages with other processes, it was proposed that the Global Chemicals Outlook-II would be closely aligned with the development of the sixth Global Environment Outlook, and the intersessional process on the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management and sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020, including the first and second

0 “to achieve the sound management of chemicals throughout their life-cycle so that, by 2020, chemicals are used and produced in ways that lead to the minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment”.

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intersessional beyond 2020 meetings, and the third open-ended working group meeting of the International Conference on Chemicals Management.

Second UN Environment Assembly Resolution on Global Chemicals Outlook-II

Based on the outcomes of the consultation, an Information Document was submitted to the second session of the UN Environment Assembly, held on 23-27 May 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya. A more detailed report of the meeting is available on the web.

The second UN Environment Assembly, through Resolution 2/7 on the sound management of chemicals and waste, gave specific attention to Global Chemicals Outlook-II. It “recalled the request to the Executive Director, in Governing Council decision 27/12, to continue work on the Global Chemicals Outlook, particularly in areas where data were found to be lacking or inadequate, to assess progress towards the 2020 goal”.

Furthermore, the Executive Director was requested “to submit by the end of 2018 an update of the Global Chemicals Outlook, including a summary for policymakers, addressing inter alia the work carried out particularly in relation to lacking or inadequate data to assess progress towards the 2020 goal, the development of non-chemical alternatives, and the linkages between chemicals and waste, in coordination with the Global Waste Management Outlook, and providing scientific input and options for implementation of actions to reach relevant Sustainable Development Goals and targets up to and beyond 2020”. The resolution also requested “the Executive Director to ensure that the updated Global Chemicals Outlook addresses the issues which have been identified as emerging policy issues by the International Conference on Chemicals Management, as well as other issues where emerging evidence indicates a risk to human health and the environment”.

Concerning next steps, the second UN Environment Assembly requested the Executive Director “to solicit feedback from countries and other stakeholders on the proposed plan for updating the Global Chemicals Outlook as outlined in UNEP/EA.2/INF/20, and ask the Global Chemicals Outlook steering committee to consider this feedback and to consider possible adjustments to the proposed plan, as appropriate, at its first meeting”. In response, UN Environment invited Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management stakeholders in June 2016 to provide written feedback on the proposed plan for the Global Chemicals Outlook-II, which was taken into account at the first meeting of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II Steering Committee in December 2016.

Establishment of a Steering Committee for Global Chemicals Outlook-II

During the second half of 2016, a Global Chemicals Outlook-II Steering Committee was established, bearing in mind the desire to ensure a balance with regard to regional and sectoral distribution, gender representation, and competences and skills. Twenty-nine experts accepted the invitation to serve on the Steering Committee. Out of 14 confirmed government representatives, seven are from developing countries or countries with economies in transition, and seven are from developed countries, with each region being represented by at least two representatives, with a second representative from the Latin American and Caribbean region to be confirmed. Moreover, the Steering Committee has nine representatives from non-governmental organizations (including civil society, the private sector and academia), two intergovernmental organization representatives nominated by the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals, as well as additional intergovernmental participants.

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Survey for Institutions Engaged in Research

In November 2016, through various networks, invitations were sent to institutions engaged in natural science, policy and economic research focusing on, or related to, chemicals and hazardous waste management, to express an interest and outline their past or ongoing work and experience potentially relevant to the preparation of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II via a survey. The purpose of this survey was to map the existing capacity, expertise and activities available and ongoing originating from academic and research institutions across various disciplines, and to identify potential partners to support initial work on indicative topics considered of relevance for the Global Chemicals Outlook-II.

3. First Meeting of the Steering Committee, 15-16 December 2016

Overview and Objectives

The first meeting of the Steering Committee took place in Geneva, Switzerland on 15-16 December 2016, co-organized by UN Environment and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. A total of 33 experts participated in the meeting, originating from governments, intergovernmental organizations, academia, civil society and the private sector.

The main objective of the meeting was to review and provide advice on:

Terms of Reference (TORs) for the Steering Committee; Overall methodology for preparing Global Chemicals Outlook-II; Main objective and vision of Global Chemicals Outlook-II; Review of the draft Indicative Outline of Global Chemicals Outlook-II; Process of developing review papers; Review of draft TORs for a number of review papers to be initiated in 2017; Elements of a Global Chemicals Outlook-II communication strategy; and Options for resource mobilization in 2017.

The following sections provide an overview of meeting outcomes that are of specific relevance to the discussion on chemicals and waste management beyond 2020 under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management.

Back-casting Method

The Steering Committee supported the use of the back-casting methodology for the Global Chemicals Outlook-II. Back-casting starts with the definition of a desirable future, then works backwards to explore management actions that need to be taken in order to achieve a certain goal. Unlike forecasting, it works backwards to identify policy options that will connect the present situation to the desired future. Thus, future, desired conditions are envisioned and steps are then defined to attain those conditions. Further work on a vision for chemicals and waste management beyond 2020 would be valuable and will be subject to discussion as the intersessional process on chemicals and waste management beyond 2020 proceeds.

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Initial Work on Global Trends and Developments (Part I)

The Steering Committee reviewed initial work to provide updated information on global trends and developments to be featured in Part I of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II. Expertise has been commissioned to develop a review paper on trends in the chemicals production and consumption system; emissions and releases of chemicals to the environment as well as hazardous waste generation recycling and disposal; and trends in environmental, human health and social effects of chemicals and related costs. The Steering Committee underlined the importance of gathering up-to-date information on these topics and highlighting data gaps, since this analysis will shape the management and policy analysis in subsequent sections of the Outlook.

Part I will also address the call of the second UN Environment Assembly to address Emerging Policy Issues and other issues where emerging evidence indicates a risk to human health and the environment. Equally important, the part will feature a review of existing indicators related to the 2020 goal as well as available knowledge and knowledge gaps to assess progress in implementation of the goal.

Chemicals Management Topics of Relevance up to and Beyond 2020 (Part II)

Based on a review of various international chemicals management policies and decisions, the Steering Committee discussed a number of chemical management topics of relevance for sound chemicals management up to and beyond 2020. These include:

Testing, classification and hazard communication; Risk assessment; Risk management and reduction; Identification and assessment of alternatives; Chemicals accident preparedness and response; Global value chains, trade and life cycle management; and The interface of chemicals and waste in a circular economy.

Enabling Policy Topics of Relevance up to and Beyond 2020 (Part III)

The Steering Committee also elaborated on more strategic, enabling policy topics that have traditionally not been the focus of international chemicals management. They include:

Greening research and development; Innovative business models; Technology transfer; Mainstreaming green and sustainable chemistry in university curricula; Marco-economic and fiscal incentives; Institutions, information, and social innovation; and Innovations in financing.

Review papers initiated in early 2017

Initial work in 2017 will focus on the development of the first set of review papers for which the terms of reference were reviewed by the Steering Committee. The outline provided in the Annex

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indicates the topics for which these review papers are being prepared. Annotated outlines of the first set of review papers are expected to be reviewed at the next Steering Committee meeting (proposed as a teleconference) in June 2017.

4. Key Milestones for Global Chemicals Outlook II

Milestones in Preparing Global Chemicals Outlook-II

The following milestones are envisioned for the development of Global Chemicals Outlook-II:

Annotated outlines of first set of draft thematic review papers: May 2017; Second meeting (teleconference) of the Steering Committee: June 2017 (TBC); Drafts of two sets of thematic review papers: December 2017; Global review workshop: March 2018; and Development of Global Chemicals Outlook-II summary report: January – June 2018.

Linkages to the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management Intersessional Process on Beyond 2020

The development of Global Chemicals Outlook-II will be closely aligned with the intersessional process to prepare recommendations regarding the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020. At the first meeting of the intersessional process, a briefing took place on the development of the Global Chemicals Outlook-II, as well as the presentation of a summary of emerging policy insights. The following, future milestones are envisioned:

Summary of emerging policy insights at the second meeting of the intersessional process: February/March 2018;

Submission of Global Chemicals Outlook-II Summary report to the third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG): end of 2018; and

ICCM5 Decision on beyond 2020 informed by Global Chemicals Outlook-II: 2020.

5. Invitation for Parties to and observers of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions to engage

The participants at the meetings of the conferences of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, as well as any other stakeholders are invited to provide their inputs and support in developing Global Chemicals Outlook-II. In particular, stakeholders are invited to identify key publications and information sources as well as relevant experts and institutions for review papers.

For further information, please contact [email protected].

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Annex: Indicative Annotated Outline of Global Chemicals Outlook -II (draft revised after the first meeting of the Steering Committee)

Annex A features an indicative annotated outline of the update of the Global Chemicals Outlook taking into account feedback received at the first meeting of the Global Chemicals Outlook Steering Committee meeting in December 2016. While changes in the outline of Global Chemicals Outlook-II are expected once review papers become available in 2017, providing an overview of the flow and narrative of Global Chemicals Outlook-II at an early stage in the process is considered valuable. For each of the main parts, proposed chapters, and sections, the outline provides annotations that seek to provide insights into the proposed content and focus. Additional information, with cross-referencing to meeting documents (i.e. draft TORs for review papers, or early of drafts of papers already available) is provided.

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Global Chemicals Outlook-II – Indicative Table of Content

Part I. Global Context, Trends and Developments..................................................................111. The changing global context................................................................................................................... 11

1.1. 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda..............................................................................................11

1.2. Paris Climate Change Agreement........................................................................................................11

1.3. Strategic policy concepts and initiatives..............................................................................................11

1.3.1. Sustainable consumption and production...........................................................................................11

1.3.2. Inclusive green economy.....................................................................................................................11

1.3.3. Sustainable chemistry.........................................................................................................................11

1.4. Trends in the global knowledge society..............................................................................................11

2. The chemicals production, use and consumption system........................................................................12

2.1. Chemicals on the market and current knowledge of their hazard potential.......................................12

2.2. The chemicals industry: structures, trends and drivers of change......................................................12

2.3. Trends in chemicals production, use and consumption......................................................................12

2.4. Main downstream sectors, product categories and markets..............................................................13

3. Trends in chemicals emissions and releases and hazardous waste...........................................................13

3.1. Emissions and releases to air, water and soil......................................................................................13

3.2. Hazardous waste generation, recycling and disposal..........................................................................13

4. Concentrations of chemicals in the environment and human beings.......................................................13

4.1. Concentration of chemicals in environmental media..........................................................................13

4.2. Concentration of chemicals in human beings......................................................................................13

5. Environmental, health and social effects and their costs.........................................................................13

5.1. Environmental effects of chemicals.....................................................................................................14

5.2. Human health effects of chemicals.....................................................................................................14

5.3. Social effects of chemicals...................................................................................................................14

5.4. Costs of inaction..................................................................................................................................14

6. Emerging policy issues and other issues with emerging evidence of risk..................................................14

7. 2020 Goal: Indicators, status and data gaps............................................................................................14

7.1. Indicators to measure the sound management of chemicals and waste............................................14

7.2. Status of implementation of the 2020 Goal........................................................................................14

Part II. Review of Chemicals Management Topics of Relevance Up to and Beyond 2020........151. Testing, classification and hazard communication...................................................................................15

2. Risk assessment..................................................................................................................................... 15

3. Risk management and reduction............................................................................................................ 15

4. Identification and Assessment of Alternatives........................................................................................15

5. Chemicals accident preparedness and response......................................................................................15

6. Global value chains, trade and life-cycle management............................................................................16

7. The interface of chemicals and waste in a circular economy....................................................................16

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Part III. Review of Enabling Environment, Policies and Governance........................................161. Greening research and development...................................................................................................... 16

2. Innovations in business models.............................................................................................................. 16

3. Technology transfer............................................................................................................................... 16

4. Mainstreaming green and sustainable chemistry in university curricula..................................................16

5. Macro-economic and fiscal incentives....................................................................................................17

6. Institutions, information, and social innovation......................................................................................17

6.1. Institutions..........................................................................................................................................17

6.2. Governance and stakeholder engagement.........................................................................................17

6.3. Information generation, access and use..............................................................................................17

6.4. Social innovation.................................................................................................................................17

7. Innovations in financing......................................................................................................................... 17

7.1. Financing regulatory capacities...........................................................................................................17

7.2. Private sector involvement and financing...........................................................................................17

7.3. Financing capacity in civil society........................................................................................................17

Part IV. Options for Implementation of Actions Towards Relevant SDGs Up to and Beyond 2020.......................................................................................................................................18

1. Targets focusing on chemicals and waste management..........................................................................18

2. Targets requiring chemicals and waste management..............................................................................18

3. Enabling targets..................................................................................................................................... 18

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Part I. Global Context, Trends and DevelopmentsPart I introduces the broader sustainable development context relevant to the chemicals industry, including its economic, environmental and social dimensions, including both benefits of chemicals for sustainable development and management challenges. By providing data, highlighting knowledge gaps, and outlining trends related to chemicals production and consumption systems, chemicals pollution, and human health and environmental effects, it examines how broad trends in the chemicals sector affect human health and the environment. Building on this analysis, Part 1 addresses existing Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management emerging policy issues, as well as “other issues with emerging evidence of risk to human health and environment”, as called for by the second UN Environment Assembly. It concludes with an overview of current indictors and knowledge related to the implementation of the 2020 goal from a chemicals management perspective. As such, it sets the stage for Part II which examines current knowledge concerning the status and effectiveness of specific chemicals management tools.

1. The changing global context

The chapter introduces the broader sustainable development context and important global trends relevant for further analysis concerning the sound management of chemicals and waste, including those being identified in the ongoing work on the Global Environment Outlook.

A draft of this chapter will be completed by the end of 2017.

1.1. 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

The section discusses the interface of chemicals and waste and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. It outlines the benefits and potential of chemistry in achieving the 2030 Agenda, and discusses the relevance of sound chemicals and waste management for the implementation of many – if not all – Sustainable Development Goals and targets.

1.2. Paris Climate Change Agreement

The section provides an account the interface between the sound management of chemicals and waste and climate change, both in the area of mitigation and adaptation. It also examines relevant opportunities emerging from the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

1.3. Strategic policy concepts and initiatives

The section introduces broader policy concepts and initiatives which are relevant for, and may serve as drivers to advance the sound management of chemicals and waste. It also examines the potential of these frameworks in creating win-win opportunities, and accelerating transformative action in the chemicals and waste arena.

1.3.1. Sustainable consumption and production

1.3.2. Inclusive green economy

1.3.3. Sustainable chemistry

1.4. Trends in the global knowledge society

The section introduces broader global trends concerning access to new information technologies, and the generation and dissemination of information and knowledge through diverse channels and media (including social media). It also features an initial discussion of the potential to tap into these systems to advance the sound management of chemicals and waste.

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2. The chemicals production, use and consumption system

The chapter provides an overview of the status and key trends in the chemicals production and consumption system relevant for further analysis concerning the sound management of chemicals.

Draft TORs for a review paper for chapter 2.2 prepared

Draft review paper on trends for chapter 2.3 under preparation

2.1. Chemicals on the market and current knowledge of their hazard potential

The section presents available data on the number, amounts and types of chemicals and chemical compounds on the global market. It also provides an initial summary of knowledge concerning the share of chemicals with hazardous properties and an initial overview of relevant gaps in knowledge.

2.2. The chemicals industry: structures, trends and drivers of change

The section presents the structure and composition of the chemicals industry globally and examines important drivers of change, including linkages with other sectors. Special attention is paid to topics such as: major global companies and their market share; changes in the global chemicals industry; the evolution of differences between the situation in developed and developing countries and how this situation is evolving; role and contribution of SMEs. The organization of the chemicals industry (e.g. through associations) is also presented, as well as major changes (e.g. mergers and acquisitions and related due diligence measures) and an outlook to the future of the industry.

The second part of the section presents the main drivers of changes in the chemicals production and consumption system. This includes data relevant for examining how socio-economic variables (e.g. population growth, evolution of income, prices of raw materials and feedstuffs) affect the nature and magnitude of chemicals production and use.

2.2.1. Structure of the chemicals industry

Major global companies

SMEs

Chemicals industry in emerging and developing economies

Organizational structures of the chemicals industry

Structural changes in the chemicals industry

2.2.2. Drivers of change in the chemicals industry

Trends in population dynamics

Consumer behaviour and choices

Economic variables

2.3. Trends in chemicals production, use and consumption

The section provides a qualitative and quantitative review of available data on the status and trends in the production, use and consumption patterns, divided by main groups of chemicals.

2.3.1. Industrial chemicals

2.3.2. Metals and fibres

2.3.3. Agricultural chemicals

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2.3.4. Other groups of chemicals

2.4. Main downstream sectors, product categories and markets

The section presents main downstream sectors and users, product categories, and markets of chemicals in order to provide an understanding of where the majority of chemicals are used in downstream production processes or products.

3. Trends in chemicals emissions and releases and hazardous waste

The chapter presents and examines the state of knowledge concerning trends in chemicals releases and emissions as well as the generation of hazardous waste.

Draft review paper on trends for chapter 3 under preparation

3.1. Emissions and releases to air, water and soil

The section covers releases of chemicals to air, water and soil, including examples for major product categories (e.g. artificial turf, paints, tires, etc.); and analysis of data gaps.

3.2. Hazardous waste generation, recycling and disposal

This section covers major waste streams with chemicals contamination; knowledge of current location of waste sites releasing chemicals pollution; and analysis of data gaps. It also examines the status and remaining challenges in terms of recycling and disposal.

4. Concentrations of chemicals in the environment and human beings

The chapter presents and examines the state of knowledge concerning chemicals concentrations in environmental media and human beings. It also seeks to cover existing initiatives at the national, regional and global levels to gather relevant data.

Draft TORs for a review paper for chapter 4 prepared

4.1. Concentration of chemicals in environmental media

The section covers quantitative and qualitative data about concentrations of chemicals in environmental media (e.g. in atmosphere, soil, glaciers, fresh water), including, where available, geographical distribution. Focusing on the most recent available information, it seeks to identify changes in concentrations over time.

4.2. Concentration of chemicals in human beings

The section covers quantitative and qualitative data about concentrations of chemicals in humans (e.g. in hair, milk, urine, blood), including, where available, geographical distribution. Focusing on the most recent available information, it seeks to identify changes in concentrations over time.

5. Environmental, health and social effects and their costs

The chapter summarize empirical evidence concerning health and environmental impact associated with chemicals. As appropriate, links with chapter 4 will be explored.

Draft review paper on trends for chapters 5.1-5.3 under preparation

Draft TORs for a review paper for chapter 5.4 will be developed in 2017

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5.1. Environmental effects of chemicals

The section features recent studies on environmental effects associated with chemicals exposures (e.g. impacts of EDCs on fish populations, ecosystems, dead zones in oceans caused by phosphorous, etc.).

5.2. Human health effects of chemicals

The section features recent studies on human health effects associated with chemicals exposure (e.g. latest data on premature deaths related to lead).

5.3. Social effects of chemicals

The section features recent studies on social effects of chemicals pollution, how social determinants affect exposure to chemicals and effects, the relationship of exposure and existing inequalities, etc. It draws also from environmental justice literature.

5.3.1. Vulnerable populations

5.3.2. Gender

5.3.3. Social stratification/environmental justice

5.4. Costs of inaction

The section features the results of recent studies estimating the costs of inaction associated with unsound management of chemicals and waste, as well as a discussion on the evolution of relevant methodologies.

6. Emerging policy issues and other issues with emerging evidence of risk

The chapter provides a synopsis of recent scientific knowledge related to Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management EPIs and presents “other issues with emerging evidence of risk to human health and the environment. The “other issues” are identified by screening recent initiatives by regulatory bodies/policy-makers to prioritize, based on emerging evidence, risk assessments, initiate reassessments, or initiate risk reduction action.


7. 2020 Goal: Indicators, status and data gaps

The chapter provides a discussion of current metrics and indicators to measure implementation of the 2020 goal. It also provides, for key indicators, current knowledge concerning the status of implementation.

A draft of this chapter will be completed by the end of 2017.

7.1. Indicators to measure the sound management of chemicals and waste

The section provides an overview of chemicals and waste indicators in SDGs, Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management, MEAs, etc.

7.2. Status of implementation of the 2020 Goal

The section provides data for key selected indicators based on existing reporting and possibly through additional light research.

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Part II. Review of Chemicals Management Topics of Relevance Up to and Beyond 2020Part II reviews current knowledge (and knowledge gaps) about the state and effectiveness of key chemicals management instruments and approaches, taking into account national and regional circumstances. An important aspect of the analysis is to identify policy-relevant insights which may accelerate efforts to implement the 2020 goal and help to explore options for chemicals and waste management beyond 2020.

1. Testing, classification and hazard communication

The chapter provides an overview of current knowledge of progress made concerning the testing of chemicals, harmonized classification and hazard communication under the GHS, relevant legislation and availability of basic chemicals safety information globally. It also examines the adequacy of existing approaches and how these are evolving, relevant gaps, and insights relevant for policy consideration.


2. Risk assessment

The chapter provides an overview of current knowledge of progress made in chemicals risk assessment globally, how approaches are evolving, relevant gaps, and insights relevant for policy consideration.


3. Risk management and reduction

The chapter provides an overview of current knowledge of risk reduction and management tools, how approaches are evolving, relevant gaps, and insights relevant for policy consideration.


4. Identification and Assessment of Alternatives

The chapter provides an overview of emerging alternatives assessment frameworks, initiatives and methodologies, how approaches are evolving, and insights relevant for policy consideration. It considers how approaches may vary depending on the objective of the assessment, as well as where and by whom it is undertaken.


5. Chemicals accident preparedness and response

The chapter provide an overview of current knowledge concerning preparedness and response to chemicals accidents, how approaches are evolving, and insights relevant for policy consideration.

Draft TORs for a review paper for chapter 5 will be developed in 2017

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6. Global value chains, trade and life-cycle management

This chapter summarizes insights from three proposed case studies which seek to analyse the global value chain for selected product categories from a chemicals management perspective using a life cycle perspective. The proposed case studies would focus on plastics, textiles, tires, and batteries and examine chemicals of concern, trade flows and key actors, hot spots, regulatory approaches and management systems, and the status of alternatives.

Draft TORs for case studies for chapter 6 prepared

7. The interface of chemicals and waste in a circular economy

The chapter reviews the interface of chemicals and hazardous waste, including opportunities for sound management of chemicals to reduce hazardous waste generation and advance a circular economy.


Part III. Review of Enabling Environment, Policies and GovernancePart III reviews current knowledge about the broader enabling environment which is relevant for and needs to be taken into account in scaling up transformation in the chemicals industry globally. Triggering reform in relevant sectors requires awareness among key change agents outside the chemicals management community.

1. Greening research and development

The chapter provides an overview, examples, and good practices to stimulate research and business opportunities to advance green and sustainable chemistry.


2. Innovations in business models

The chapter provides an overview, examples and good practices of business models. What are lessons learned in the upscaling of such models? It also discusses and provides example, how the social entrepreneurship model can be used for SMCW.


3. Technology transfer

The chapter provides an overview, examples, and good practices of technology transfer compatible with of green/sustainable chemistry principles.


4. Mainstreaming green and sustainable chemistry in university curricula

The chapter provides and overview, examples and good practices how academic institutions incorporate green chemistry, toxicology, sustainable chemistry etc. in chemistry and other curricula. Which gaps remain and what are possible impeding factors? Which differences can be observed across regions?


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5. Macro-economic and fiscal incentives

The chapter provides an overview, examples and good practices how incentive-based policy instruments have been used for SMCW. What is their effectiveness and which lessons learned can be identified?


6. Institutions, information, and social innovation

The chapter covers key enabling factors which shape the inter-action between governments, civil society and other stakeholders.

Draft TORs for a review paper for chapter 6 (or sections of it) will be developed in 2017

6.1. Institutions

The section provides case examples and good practices of institutional mechanisms to strengthen collaboration of key government ministries, including mechanisms to engage development and finance ministries.

6.2. Governance and stakeholder engagement

The section provides case examples and good practices of effectively engaging citizens and stakeholders in chemicals management decision-making. It also provides examples of effective enabling policies for public participation, including access to information and access to justice.

6.3. Information generation, access and use

The section provides an overview about opportunities to use data, information, and knowledge to scale up behaviour change and action to advance the sound management of chemicals.

6.4. Social innovation

The section provides an overview and examples how social innovation and proactive citizen/community action can be used for SMC.

7. Innovations in financing

The chapter builds upon past work on the integrated approaches to financing, by providing an overview and case examples of innovative financing of chemicals management action in key constituencies engaged in sound chemicals management.


7.1. Financing regulatory capacities

7.2. Private sector involvement and financing

7.3. Financing capacity in civil society

Part IV. Options for Implementation of Actions Towards Relevant SDGs Up to

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and Beyond 2020Part IV features, consistent with the mandate of the second UN Environment Assembly, options for implementation of actions towards relevant SDGs up to and beyond 2020. It will be developed through interactive discussions among the Steering Committee, lead authors and other experts engaged in the preparation of specific review papers.

1. Targets focusing on chemicals and waste management

The chapter provides options for implementation of actions for SDG target which specifically address chemicals, such as Target 12.4 or 3.9

2. Targets requiring chemicals and waste management

The chapter provides options for implementation of actions for SDG goals and target which require the sound management of chemicals and waste, such as zero hunger, or safe and sustainable housing.

3. Enabling targets

The chapter provides options for implementation of actions for SDG goal targets which strengthen the enabling framework for the sound management of chemicals and waste (e.g. financing, access to information).

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