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Sound
Management of Chemicals
In mid-2006, in response
to on-going requests for technical assistance from member countries, the
Department has launched efforts at the country and regional levels to: (a)
improve understanding of the presence and behaviour of key chemicals within
countries, (b) identify toxic chemical stockpiles that pose serious human
health and environmental hazards; and (c) develop opportunities to
strengthen cooperation at the sub-regional levels. Further, the Department
is seeking to identify innovative financing for sustainable development to
support actions of member countries. Efforts in this area began in late
2006 with the compilation of data and case studies of innovative financial
arrangements, particularly through Payment for Ecological Services schemes.
A Caribbean Regional Workshop is planned for the second quarter of 2007 to
develop a regional strategy to promote the sound management of chemicals.
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