Global Framework on Chemicals | PWOnlyIAS 2023

3 Oct 2023

Context:

  • Delegates at a United Nations (UN) Conference in Bonn adopted a new Global Framework on Chemical to reduce environmental risks from chemicals and waste.

More about the news: Global Framework on Chemical a new initiative 

  • Countries committed to phase out the most harmful chemicals at the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management or ICCM5.
  • The ICCM5 was organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and hosted by the government of Germany at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB).
About International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM):

  • The ICCM is responsible for guiding and monitoring the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) process. 
  • The SAICM is a policy framework to foster the sound management of chemicals.
  • It was adopted by the First International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM1) in 2006 as a policy framework to promote chemical safety around the world.

Global Framework on Chemicals:

  • Aim of Global Framework on Chemical: It aims to phase out lethal agricultural pesticides by 2035.
  • Concrete Targets of Global Framework on Chemical: The Framework sets targets and guidelines across the lifecycle of chemicals.
    • It is based around 28 targets, designed to improve responsible management of chemicals and waste. 
  • Commitment by National governments: It was committed to formulate policies and regulations in order to reduce chemical pollution by 2030 as well as promoting safer alternatives. 
  • Pledge by Industries: To manage chemicals in order to reduce pollution and its adverse impacts.
  • Bonn Declaration & Global Framework on Chemical: The declaration was adopted at the summit.
    • The Declaration aims to prevent exposure to harmful chemicals, and phase out the most harmful ones and enhance the safe management of such chemicals.
    • The approach aims to not only safeguard health and the environment but also reduce waste and enhance recycling efforts.
  • Dedicated trust fund: It will be set up and managed by the United Nations Environment Programme. 
    • Into this fund, governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and foundations can add to an initial EUR 20 million pledged by Germany.

News Source: DTE

 

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