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Introduction to the Conference
GHS Review Conference for Southeast Asia
21-23 May 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One World Hotel
Jonathan KruegerUNITAR
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Background to the Conference
Organizational arrangements
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
Workplan for the Conference
Outline
Background to the Conference
4Background to the Conference
GHS adopted by UN ECOSOC in 2003
Initial implementation target date of 2008 agreed by WSSD (2002)
Countries and stakeholders now working towards implementation
Builds upon national and regional activities to date (e.g. UNITAR/ILO project in ASEAN 2005-2007)
Conference is part of a regional project, 2010-2013 supported by
Organizational arrangements
Organized through the collaboration of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia, National University of Malaysia (UKM), UNITAR and ILO
Financial support from the European Union and the Government of Switzerland
Participants from governments of countries of Southeast Asia, relevant industry and public interest groups (including labour organizations and NGOs), IGOs, professional or research bodies
11 countries represented, approx 100 participants from a range of stakeholder groups
Follows 2010 regional workshop held in Beijing, PR China
Organizational Arrangements
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
The purpose of the Conference is to review and assess progress regarding GHS implementation within the region
The main goal of the Conference is to bring together key representatives from government, business and industry, and public interest and labour organizations to discuss GHS implementation and capacity needs
Specific objectives of the Conference include, to:
take stock of the status of GHS implementation in Southeast Asia
learn about Green Chemistry
share experience and approaches to GHS implementation
explore areas for collaboration and training
examine existing institutions and initiatives relevant for GHS implementation; and
develop joint and shared approaches to capacity building at the national and regional levels
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
Workplan for the Conference
Day 1:
Presentations on the latest information regarding the GHS, as well assessment of achievements and lessons learned in the region
Introduction to Green Chemistry in ASEAN and experiences
Day 2:
Review of status of GHS implementation in the region
Role GHS in the Occupational Safety and Health sector
Consumers campaign for chemicals safety in ASEAN based on the GHS
Workplan for the Conference
Day 3:
Presentation of Lessons learned and challenges in GHS Implementation from project countries (PR China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand)
Discussion of key issues for national and regional coordination
Summary conclusions and follow-up activities.
The results of the Conference (including all presentations) will be published and made widely available through both hard copy and electronic means:
http://www.unitar.org/cwm/node/220
Workplan for the Conference
Thank you!