HARMFUL SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS WASTE – 37
HARMFUL SUBSTANCES & HAZARDOUS WASTE Ensuring sound management of chemicals and hazardous waste
Results achieved against expected accomplishments Achievement:
Full
Partial
Unachieved
EA (a) Sound management at national level
(i) Increased number of countries and stakeholders implementing policies in sound management of chemicals and hazardous waste with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE (2011)
TARGET (2013)
ACTUAL
162 172 171
(ii) Increased number of countries that have incentives, including market-based incentives and business policies and practices promoting environmentally friendly approaches and products aiming at reduced releases of and exposures to harmful chemicals and hazardous waste with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE (2011)
TARGET (2013)
ACTUAL
49 56 49
EA (c) Policy and control systems for harmful substances of global concern
(i) Agreement is reached at the international level on the means of addressing mercury with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE (2011)
BASELINE (2011)
TARGET (2013)
ACTUAL
65
76 76
EA (B) International policy and technical advice
(i) Increased number of Governments and other stakeholders showing reductions in harmful substances and hazardous waste as a result of applying UNEP guidelines and tools on assessment, management and replacement of hazardous chemicals and waste management with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE
TARGET ACTUAL
40
72 72
(ii) Increased number of international subregional and regional organizations applying UNEP guidance on harmful substances and hazardous waste with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE
TARGET ACTUAL
0 8 10
(iii) Increased number of intergovernmental, regional and national policymaking processes that consider, address and monitor the environmental, economic, social and human health impacts of harmful substances and hazardous waste with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE (2011)
TARGET (2013)
ACTUAL
(ii) Increased number of countries with control systems and policies being implemented to meet their international obligations with regard to harmful substances and hazardous waste with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE (2011)
TARGET (2013)
ACTUAL
498 560 529
(iii) Increased number of countries showing reductions in harmful substances and hazardous waste as a result of their control systems and policies with the assistance of UNEP BASELINE (2011)
(iii) Increased support to developing countries to assess, manage and reduce risks to human health and the environment posed by chemicals and hazardous waste
TARGET (2013)
N/A 1 1
TARGET (2013)
ACTUAL
20 30 76
Human society is increasingly dependent on chemicals in products for economic development and improving livelihoods. However, such gains must not come at the expense of human health and the environment. Unsustainable use, production and disposal of chemicals can also hinder development by affecting water supplies, food security and productivity. Reducing hazards and improving chemicals management are undoubtedly an essential component of the transition to an inclusive Green Economy. UNEP works towards these goals through providing scientific assessments, bringing together the international community to address global challenges, and assisting governments to develop appropriate polices for monitoring and controlling harmful substances and hazardous waste.
ACTUAL
98 108 240
ANNUAL REPORT 2013