RT null T1 Background document on ChemicalNorthern perspective A1 Center for International Environmental Law, A1 United Nations Environment Programme, YR 2005 FD 2005-10-01 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/13210 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/13210 NO This document provides background information on international chemicals management for participants in the UNEP Global Civil Society Forum, outlining key problems, scope, and regulatory frameworks. It describes major global conventions, institutions, and civil society stakeholders, and explains the emerging Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management, related policy processes, and financial considerations, while highlighting additional chemical safety issues relevant to sustainable development and international coordination, and challenges risk assessment and precaution. NO https://www.unep.org/civil-society DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 16, 2026