Investigation of Elements in Support of the Global Post 2020 Framework for Chemicals and Waste

1 INTRODUCTION
2 THE CURRENT CHEMICALS AND WASTE REGIME, INCLUDING SAICM, AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
3 SOFT AND HARD LAW OPTIONS INVESTIGATED
4 PROPOSED: A HYBRID APPROACH
4.1 What elements need to be legally binding
4.1.1 National and regional systems for ensuring chemical safety
4.1.2 Periodic review system of State efforts
4.1.3 Mechanism to phase out chemicals of global concern
4.1.4 Transparency obligations to ensure a safe circular economy
4.2 Elements that can remain flexible (examples)
4.2.1 National goals and targets beyond the international obligations
4.2.2 Framework for emerging issues and policy approaches
4.2.3 Encouragement for sustainable alternatives
4.3 Other elements
4.3.1 Independent scientific body to review evidence and science, especially health impacts
4.3.2 Regional bodies for chemicals management/enforcement
5 COSTS AND OPTIONS FOR FINANCING
5.1 The legally binding elements
5.1.1 Negotiation of a treaty
5.1.1 Having the treaty structure in place
5.1.2 National systems for ensuring chemical safety
5.1.3 Periodic review system: NAPs and reporting
5.1.4 Mechanism to phase out chemicals of global concern
5.1.5 Transparency obligations to ensure a safe circular economy
5.2 The flexible elements
5.2.1 National goals and targets
5.2.2 Framework for emerging issues and policy approaches
5.2.3 Encouragement for sustainable alternatives
5.3 Independent scientific body
6 PATHS FOR GETTING THERE
ANNEX: BACKGROUND TO FINANCING OPTIONS