strategy
Strengthening capabilities for dealing with chemical accidents
Synonyms:
Developing emergency response to chemical pollution Description:
The accidental release of chemicals in the past and the potential for future chemical incidents are a cause of public concern that have warranted the development of response capability by environmental and health authorities. The objective has been to strengthen national capability to prevent and respond to chemical incidents by improving cooperation between the national institutions involved, including those responsible for health care and public health services. Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends developing national and local capabilities to prepare for and respond to accidents by taking into account the UNEP APELL programme and similar programmes on accident prevention, preparedness and response, where appropriate, including regularly tested and updated emergency plans. Broader:
Strengthening capacityPreventing chemical accidentsProviding rapid emergency responseImproving assessment and assistance in cases of environmental emergency Facilitates:
Controlling chemicals Facilitated by:
Assessing chemical risksDisclosing by industry of chemical risks and emergency response Values:
AccidentPollutionDouble-standard Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences → ChemicalsSocietal Problems → Accidents
Societal Problems → Emergencies
Societal Problems → Pollution
Development → Development
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
