Assessment of options for strengthening the science-policy interface at the international level for sound management of chemicals and waste

Assessment of options for strengthening the science-policy interface at the international level for the sound management of chemicals and waste Disclaimer The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations Environment Programme concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Moreover, the views expressed do not necessarily represent the decision or the stated policy of the United Nations Environment Programme, nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement.ReproductionThis publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. The United Nations Environment Programme would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source.No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing from the United Nations Environment Programme.Copyright © United Nations Environment Programme, 2020.ISBN No: 978-92-807-3840-7Job No: DTI/2338/PALayout and graphic design: Lowil Espada.Feedback and contact: The United Nations Environment Programme encourages interested readers of this report to engage and share their views about the report.Email: science.chemicals@un.orgWebsite: https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/chemicals-waste AcknowledgementThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) wishes to thank all individuals and organizations that have generously contributed their expertise, time, and energy. Sir. Robert Tony Watson an independent expert who has provided oversight, strategic direction, guidance and technical inputs throughout the process. Mr. Watson have chaired, co-chaired and directed numerous national and international scientific assessments including (the IPCC, IPBES, MA, GBA, IAASTD, UK NEA, UK NEA-follow on, and multiple stratospheric ozone assessments.The Center for Governance and Sustainability at the University of Massachusetts Boston has provided expert advice and scientific insights. UMass Boston has been collaborating with UNEP on various projects, including the Global Environment Outlook and the Global Chemicals Outlook II. Further thanks go to Pia M. Kohler and Jessica Templeton who served as the lead and coordinating authors of this report; they have both published research on science-policy interfaces to multilateral environmental agreements and they also co-authored an article on the negotiation of the Minamata Convention and its compliance mechanism. Further substantive contributions were provided by Mr. John Roberts. Mr. Roberts has co-chaired or chaired working groups, contact groups, and expert groups involved in the development of the Minamata Convention, and the implementation of the Stockholm Convention.The report has been produced with the financial assistance of the Government of Germany and the Government of Switzerland. List of Abbreviations and AcronymsBRSBasel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions CBDConvention on Biological DiversityCOIConflict of interestCOPConference of the PartiesCRCChemicals Review CommitteeEEAPEnvironmental Effects Assessment Panel FAOFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsGCO-IISecond Global Chemicals OutlookGWMOGlobal Waste Management OutlookGEFGlobal Environment FacilityGEOGlobal Environment OutlookGESAMPGroup of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental ProtectionIAASTDIntergovernmental Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for DevelopmentIAPInter Academy Partnership ICCMInternational Conference on Chemicals ManagementIGOIntergovernmental organizationILOInternational Labour OrganizationIOMCInter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of ChemicalsIPCCIntergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeIPBESIntergovernmental Science-Policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem ServicesISWAInternational Solid Waste AssociationMBTOCMethyl Bromide Technical Options Committee MEAMultilateral environmental AgreementMOUMemorandum of understandingNGONon-governmental organizationOECDOrganisation for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentOEWGOpen-ended Working GroupPOPsPersistent organic pollutantsPOPRCPersistent Organic Pollutant’s Review CommitteeSAICMStrategic Approach to International Chemicals ManagementSAPScientific Assessment PaneSBSTASubsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological AdviceSPIScience-Policy InterfaceTEAPTechnology and Economic Assessment PanelTOCSTechnical Options CommitteesUNDPUnited Nations Development ProgrammeUNEAUnited Nations Environment Assembly of the United Nations Environment ProgrammeUNEPUnited Nations Development ProgrammeUNFCCUN Framework Convention on Clim