At its eleventh meeting, Parties had discussions on enhancing the effectiveness of the Rotterdam Convention, including on a proposal from Parties to amend the Convention.
The Conference of the Parties agreed on intersessional work ahead of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties. By decision RC-11/4, the Conference of the Parties urged Parties and observers to provide information to the Secretariat related to:
- Potential direct and indirect trade and socio-economic impacts, as well as the financial implications, caused or anticipated by the listing of chemicals in Annex III, including the costs of inaction, by 30 June 2024;
- Benefits and challenges in introducing alternatives to chemicals recommended for listing in Annex III, and on actions to address such challenges;
- Challenges in implementing legislative or administrative measures for the sound management of chemicals recommended for listing in Annex III and their alternatives, including challenges relating to technological and scientific capability;
The above information is to be provided by 30 June 2024 and will be posted here.
Subject to the availability of resources, the Secretariat will compile the information received and prepare a report for consideration, and discussion on a way forward, by the Conference of the Parties at its twelfth meeting. The Secretariat is also to organize a webinar in advance of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties in order to present and discuss the information compiled.