During the XX Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, held from March 28 to 31, 2016 in Cartagena, Colombia, the following decision on chemicals and waste was adopted:
Establish an INTERGOVERNMENTAL NETWORK ON CHEMICALS AND WASTE FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (Decision 8), with the main objective of strengthening:
- The environmentally sound management of products and waste
- Subregional and regional cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences
- Ensure cooperation and coordination with international and regional frameworks
- Improving participation and communication with other stakeholders.
The Network is made up of focal points from the governments of the region and was designed to effectively address health and environmental risks arising from improper management of chemicals and waste.
Action plan for regional cooperation on chemicals and waste management 2021-2024 Action Plan 2021-2024
Meetings
Webinar for the launch of the information exchange activities of the Intergovernmental Chemicals and Waste Network for Latin America and the Caribbean, on January 26, 2017, the governments of Brazil and Colombia shared their experiences and recent developments in the matter.
Webinar on “Experience of the LIRA Guide in Latin America and the Caribbean and development of additional guides on the handling of chemicals”. Exponent countries Argentina and Uruguay (Gabriela Medina), June 2017.
Webinar on “Program for the Management of Industrial Chemical Products in Chile”. Exhibiting country Chile, August 2017.
Webinar on “Mercury trade and the Minamata Convention in Latin America and the Caribbean”. Secretary Minamata Exponent and GRULAC Consultant, June 2018.
