Capacity building and reporting are two major topics to be discussed during the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) to be celebrated 21-29 September 2023. In advance of ICCM5, key elements of the two information documents on capacity building (SAICM/ICCM.5/INF/3 and SAICM/ICCM.5/INF/5) and one on reporting (SAICM/ICCM.5/INF/4) were introduced during this discussion. It was agreed that a coordinated approach is crucial for both capacity building and reporting for the successful implementation of the new framework instrument.

For capacity building, enhancing stakeholder involvement, strengthening interlinkages with other sectors and establishing common priorities were highlighted. It was noted that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to capacity building and that it should be tailored to specific contexts and needs. In reporting, it was stressed that reporting needs to be seen as a part of a process for effective implementation. Indicators need to be reflective of the intended targets and form the basis for tracking progress, driving further changes and sharing expertise.

More details on the fourth discussion can be found here.