Study on Industry Involvement in the Integrated Approach to Financing the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste - April 2022

The objective of the present study is to provide clarity with respect to the activities that could be undertaken, at various levels, to implement the industry involvement component of the integrated approach. The study also seeks to elaborate on the possibilities for monitoring industry involvement in conjunction with the framework/instrument for the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020, with a view to increasing international accountability in relation to industry involvement. The study does not aim to provide definitive answers about the scope of and the precise activities that constitute industry involvement. Instead, it aims to give helpful context and recommendations to support decision-making on industry involvement in preparation for the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management. It can also be used as input for the development of guidelines on implementing industry involvement. Additionally, the present study can inform discussions on financing in relation to the framework/instrument for the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020.