Both Committees review the proposed chemicals based on information submitted by Parties and, in case of the POPRC, also by observers. It is important for the Committees’ decision-making that Parties and experts have a clear understanding of the review processes and are capable of identifying issues and providing relevant information to the Committees.
Workshop Objectives
The specific objectives of the workshop include:
- To enhance the understanding of Parties and stakeholders on the operation of the Committees and the process of listing chemicals under the Conventions;
- To increase the understanding of information requirements and participation of Parties and stakeholders in the process;
- To increase awareness and promote opportunities for information exchange under the conventions, as well as between the two conventions;
- To develop competencies that will continuously assist countries to implement chemicals risk management;
- To explore an integrated approach in chemicals management at the national level.
Workshop Outline
The workshop takes place over three days and is organized around a series of plenary sessions and as well as practical exercises in breakout groups to allow participants to have in-depth discussions and acquire practical experience on the various issues.
The structure of the workshop is as follows:
Day 1: Joint sessions for the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions participants on introductions on the conventions and the role and mandate of the two review committees;
Day 2: Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions participants review issues related to the listing of new chemicals in detail in parallel sessions;
Day 3: Plenary discussions on new POPs under the Stockholm Convention and possible synergies between the review committees.
Participants
Rotterdam Convention: Designated National Authorities (DNAs) from the region, as well as selected past and/or current members of the CRC.
Stockholm Convention: National Focal Points, stakeholders (chemical producers, users and traders, NGOs, academia, etc.) and selected past and/or current POPRC members from the region.
Additionally, selected experienced members from the POPRC and the CRC from other regions participating in the workshop to support the training exercises.