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During
the Prevention and Illegal International Traffic session, facilitator
Fatoumata Jallow Ndoye (Gambia), stressed that the problem applies
to all regions and that illegal entry into territories can occur
if adequate measures are not in place.
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Michael
Penders (USA), emphasized the importance of technological methods
for tracking hazardous chemicals. He noted that, in general, customs
inspects less than one per cent of incoming shipments, and less
than that for outgoing shipments. He highlighted successful international
partnerships toward reducing illegal trafficking, and reiterated
the importance of integrating customs data with environmental compliance
data.
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| Side
Event: Evening Workshop on 16 October concerning Pollutant Release
and Transfer Registers (PRTR) sponsored by CCPA, UNITAR, Pollution
Probe and the Government of Canada |
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Panel from
the Evening workshop concerning PRTR: Opportunities and Challenges
from the Perspective of Developing Countries and Countries with
Economies in Transition.
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from left: Nana Kovacicova,Slovakia (kovacic@upkm.sk),
Patricia Matus, Chile (pmatus@conapma.cl),
Achim Halpaap, UNITAR (achim.halpaap@unitar.org),
Steve McCauley, Canada (steve.mccauley@ec.gc.ca,
Dudley Achu Sama, Cameroon (dudley86@usa.net),
and Peter Acquah, Ghana |
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Steve
McCauley (Canada), opened the workshop. He noted the increasing
international interest in PRTRs and highlighted the focus of the
workshop on PRTR issues, especially in the context of developing
countries and countries with economies in transition.
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Achim
Halpaap, UNITAR, discussed UNITAR's experience with providing
guidance to governments on developing PRTRs.
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| Side Event:
Lunchtime Presentation on Harmonization of the Approaches to the Assessment
of Risk from Exposures to Chemicals |
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Margaret
Hartley (Australia),
speaking on behalf of IPCS, presented how harmonizing the approaches
to chemical risk assessment can enhance transparency and global participation
that would lead to safe chemical use. |
| Side Event:
IPCS Informal Presentation: Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration
in Preventing Toxic Exposures, Responding to Chemical Incidents and
Setting up Poisons Centres |
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Michael
Ruse (WHO), demonstrated how INTOX, INCHEM and CHIRP database
programs can enhance the efficiency of Poison Centres during an
informal meeting sponsored by IPCS. More information is available
at www.intox.org
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ENB Summary of Second Session IFCS
Linkages Chemicals page
IFCS Secretariat web site with official
documents and information
for participants
ENB's "Introduction to PIC and POPS"
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