The Second Session of the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) on a Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and Pollution Prevention - Statement

This statement outlines the purpose and scope of a policy-focused submission addressing the second session of an open-ended working group on establishing a science-policy panel for chemicals, waste, and pollution management. It situates the session within a broader mandate linked to a United Nations resolution and the global environmental context of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The text emphasises stakeholder engagement, institutional collaboration, and strengthening science-policy interfaces across governance levels, while highlighting integration with food systems, ecosystem restoration, and coordinated action plans for sustainable environmental management.