UNEP
The themes of transport, mining, waste, chemicals, and sustainable consumption and production are central
to the global economy and to social development, and are intrinsically linked to issues such as climate, food
security, health, pollution and resource depletion. Without effective policies, activities in these areas can
have a severe negative impact on the environment. However, each domain also represent s great
opportunities to contribute in a positive way to poverty eradication and to social and economic development.
Discussions during the current cycle have shown a commitment to increasing sustainability as regards the five
themes of the current implementation cycle. However, it is clear that a number of common challenges are
shared, for example, in terms of finance and capacity. The key is cooperation to channel efforts and resources
in a way that can optimise the benefits in each area, while reducing negative impacts.
The promotion of cleaner and more efficient transport
CSD 19 provides an opportunity to promote further coordination among existing major transport support
programmes. UNEP could effectively support any coordination mechanism established at CSD 19, given its
role as catalyst and promoter of partnerships that facilitate consensus and dialogue across public/private
divides, such as the Global Fuel Economy Initiative and the Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles.
Addressing the environmental and health impacts of chemicals management through a life-cycle approach
Cooperation through the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management and current efforts to
increase synergies between the waste and chemicals clusters have made considerable progress towards
achieving the 2020 goal for sustainable chemicals management. The 19th session of the CSD provides an
opportunity to consider the wider international governance structure for sound management of chemicals
beyond the lifetime of the Strategic Approach. This might include the possibility of developing a global structure
for implementing policy actions on chemicals of concern and to promote a proactive approach to the
management of chemicals. UNEP?s experience in facilitating the development and implementation of global
frameworks for chemicals management, such as SAICM, a global legally binding instrument on mercury, and
serving as secretariat to the Rotterdam, Basel and Stockholm conventions, would make it an important actor
should this global structure take form.
Minimising adverse environmental impacts from waste, while maximizing resource recovery
It is increasingly being realised that issues related to waste management can best be tackled by promoting
partnership among and between different stakeholders. UNEP launched a Global Partnership on Waste
Management (GPWM) in November 2010 in order to support the implementation of waste management at
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national and local levels, promote the exchange of experiences and practices and facilitate capacity building,
fostering cooperation and synergies. Its holistic approach aims to address gaps in current activities.
Promoting safety and sustainability in the mining industry
The mining sector is strategically important, providing the resources needed for economic development. Yet
in many countries the sector has not reached its full potential in terms of development opportunities, and
the environmental impacts are significant. In order to address these challenges, delegations at CSD 18
supported the development of a UN framework for sustainable mining.
Building on experience in working closely with the mining industry and other partners in promoting the safe
and environmentally sound management of mining operations, UNEP responded to this recommendation by
initiating a process to assess the current needs and gaps in the sustainability of the mining sector, and
examine how multilateral action on mining at the global level could be promoted through a Global Initiative
on Sustainable Mining. The initiative is envisaged to facilitate international cooperation on priority issues in
the mining sphere, fostering synergies and coordination, engaging key stakeholders.
Towards a 10 year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production.
An effective, transformative change to sustainable consumption and production patterns requires
commitment at the highest political level, increased cooperation and coordination, and strategic channeling
of resources.
Building on a wealth of experience, including the work of the Marrakech Process on SCP, in close cooperation
with UNDESA and other UN agencies, the 10 year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption
and production can serve as a powerful platform to support the advancement of SCP in all countries,
providing capacity-building and technical support for the implementation of projects, fostering and
strengthen multi-stakeholder dialogue and cooperation for replicating, scaling up and developing successful
SCP initiatives at all levels, with the active participation of governments and major groups. UNEP hopes that a
first set of voluntary programmes can be endorsed by the CSD this week, allowing the first programmes to be
launched immediately after the CSD, in close cooperation with UN agencies using the unique partnership
model between UNEP and UNIDO .
The United Nations Environment Programme is pleased to see the support demonstrated thus far for an
ambitious 10YFP. UNEP has broad experience and expertise in supporting the design, development and
implementation of sustainable consumption and production approaches, practices and policies, working with
a range of stakeholders, and in close cooperation with sister agencies, in a variety of SCP-related areas. At its
26th session, UNEP?s Governing Council affirmed its support for the development of a concise, ambitious,
practical and action-oriented 10YFP and requested the Executive Director to ensure that UNEP continue to
play an active role in its development and lead role in its implementation. UNEP therefore stands ready to
support the development and subsequent implementation of the 10 YFP, drawing on our experience,
expertise and partnerships in supporting the development and implementation of SCP policies, guidelines,
tools and methodologies and in developing and coordinating similar institutional frameworks.
to the global economy and to social development, and are intrinsically linked to issues such as climate, food
security, health, pollution and resource depletion. Without effective policies, activities in these areas can
have a severe negative impact on the environment. However, each domain also represent s great
opportunities to contribute in a positive way to poverty eradication and to social and economic development.
Discussions during the current cycle have shown a commitment to increasing sustainability as regards the five
themes of the current implementation cycle. However, it is clear that a number of common challenges are
shared, for example, in terms of finance and capacity. The key is cooperation to channel efforts and resources
in a way that can optimise the benefits in each area, while reducing negative impacts.
The promotion of cleaner and more efficient transport
CSD 19 provides an opportunity to promote further coordination among existing major transport support
programmes. UNEP could effectively support any coordination mechanism established at CSD 19, given its
role as catalyst and promoter of partnerships that facilitate consensus and dialogue across public/private
divides, such as the Global Fuel Economy Initiative and the Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles.
Addressing the environmental and health impacts of chemicals management through a life-cycle approach
Cooperation through the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management and current efforts to
increase synergies between the waste and chemicals clusters have made considerable progress towards
achieving the 2020 goal for sustainable chemicals management. The 19th session of the CSD provides an
opportunity to consider the wider international governance structure for sound management of chemicals
beyond the lifetime of the Strategic Approach. This might include the possibility of developing a global structure
for implementing policy actions on chemicals of concern and to promote a proactive approach to the
management of chemicals. UNEP?s experience in facilitating the development and implementation of global
frameworks for chemicals management, such as SAICM, a global legally binding instrument on mercury, and
serving as secretariat to the Rotterdam, Basel and Stockholm conventions, would make it an important actor
should this global structure take form.
Minimising adverse environmental impacts from waste, while maximizing resource recovery
It is increasingly being realised that issues related to waste management can best be tackled by promoting
partnership among and between different stakeholders. UNEP launched a Global Partnership on Waste
Management (GPWM) in November 2010 in order to support the implementation of waste management at
2
national and local levels, promote the exchange of experiences and practices and facilitate capacity building,
fostering cooperation and synergies. Its holistic approach aims to address gaps in current activities.
Promoting safety and sustainability in the mining industry
The mining sector is strategically important, providing the resources needed for economic development. Yet
in many countries the sector has not reached its full potential in terms of development opportunities, and
the environmental impacts are significant. In order to address these challenges, delegations at CSD 18
supported the development of a UN framework for sustainable mining.
Building on experience in working closely with the mining industry and other partners in promoting the safe
and environmentally sound management of mining operations, UNEP responded to this recommendation by
initiating a process to assess the current needs and gaps in the sustainability of the mining sector, and
examine how multilateral action on mining at the global level could be promoted through a Global Initiative
on Sustainable Mining. The initiative is envisaged to facilitate international cooperation on priority issues in
the mining sphere, fostering synergies and coordination, engaging key stakeholders.
Towards a 10 year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production.
An effective, transformative change to sustainable consumption and production patterns requires
commitment at the highest political level, increased cooperation and coordination, and strategic channeling
of resources.
Building on a wealth of experience, including the work of the Marrakech Process on SCP, in close cooperation
with UNDESA and other UN agencies, the 10 year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption
and production can serve as a powerful platform to support the advancement of SCP in all countries,
providing capacity-building and technical support for the implementation of projects, fostering and
strengthen multi-stakeholder dialogue and cooperation for replicating, scaling up and developing successful
SCP initiatives at all levels, with the active participation of governments and major groups. UNEP hopes that a
first set of voluntary programmes can be endorsed by the CSD this week, allowing the first programmes to be
launched immediately after the CSD, in close cooperation with UN agencies using the unique partnership
model between UNEP and UNIDO .
The United Nations Environment Programme is pleased to see the support demonstrated thus far for an
ambitious 10YFP. UNEP has broad experience and expertise in supporting the design, development and
implementation of sustainable consumption and production approaches, practices and policies, working with
a range of stakeholders, and in close cooperation with sister agencies, in a variety of SCP-related areas. At its
26th session, UNEP?s Governing Council affirmed its support for the development of a concise, ambitious,
practical and action-oriented 10YFP and requested the Executive Director to ensure that UNEP continue to
play an active role in its development and lead role in its implementation. UNEP therefore stands ready to
support the development and subsequent implementation of the 10 YFP, drawing on our experience,
expertise and partnerships in supporting the development and implementation of SCP policies, guidelines,
tools and methodologies and in developing and coordinating similar institutional frameworks.
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