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Saatja: BRS Secretariat (No-Reply) <[email protected]> Saadetud: 04.05.2022 18:26 Teema: BRS communication: Update by UNEP on the implementation of UNEA resolution 5/8 - science policy panel on pollution Manused: SPP_ Letter to Ministers responsible for the Environment.pdf Dear designated country contacts under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, At the request of UNEP, we are pleased to forward you the message below and the attached letter from the Executive Director of UNEP to Member States concerning the implementation of UNEA Resolution 5/8, science policy panel on chemicals, waste and prevention of pollution. Wishing you a good receipt. Kind regards, Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Executive Office Reference: UNE-2022-00765 19 April 2022 Dear Minister, I wish to express my appreciation for your tireless efforts in achieving agreement on key resolutions during the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) that took place in Nairobi from 28 February to 2 March 2022. UNEA resolution 5/8 entitled “Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution” (enclosed) requests the following: i. Convening, subject to the availability of resources, of an ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG), commencing in 2022 with the ambition of completing its work by the end of 2024; ii. Convening of an intergovernmental meeting upon completion of proposals prepared by the OEWG for the purpose of considering the establishment of a panel. The first meeting of the OEWG is expected to take place in October of 2022 at a location yet to be confirmed. Further details on the meeting, as well as an official invitation letter, will be sent in due course. It is anticipated that a Chair and Bureau for the OEWG will be established at its first meeting, to support the process. In accordance with rule 63, paragraph 3, of the rules of procedure of the UNEA, as well as with established practice, it is foreseen that the OEWG will elect a Bureau comprising five country representatives (one Chair, three Vice Chairs and one Rapporteur), taking into account the principle of equitable geographical representation as well as gender balance. Member States wishing to nominate a member for the Bureau of the OEWG are invited to do so through their respective regional groups by providing the name and title of the candidate. The Chairs of the Regional Groups are kindly requested to communicate the candidature from their respective regional groups to the Secretariat, in the form of a Note Verbale (a scanned PDF copy). The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites Member States in a position to do so to provide extra- budgetary resources to support the implementation of the resolution. An overview of the estimated costs related to establishment of a Secretariat to the OEWG and expected operational costs of the associated consultations and meetings of the OEWG can be found in Annex 1 to this letter. From experience in similar processes, it is estimated that the cost of the OEWG process and the operation of the Secretariat will be approximately US$ 8 million, subject to development and approval of a detailed budget and associated work plan to be tabled for consideration by Member States at the first meeting of the OEWG. Member States are invited to commit funding and/or in-kind support at an early stage, which are essential for UNEP to be able to run this process. Furthermore, Member States are kindly requested to nominate a national focal point for the OEWG process. The national focal point will serve as the main contact point for further communications and responsible for dissemination of all information related to the workings and findings of the OEWG in their country. Members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives will also be kept fully informed. To: Ministers responsible for the Environment United Nations Avenue, Gigiri PO Box 30552 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 207621234 | [email protected] www.unep.org Member States in a position to do so are also invited to express their interest to host one of the upcoming OEWG meetings. Member States are invited to send information about nominations to the OEWG Bureau, the appointment of national focal points, interest in hosting one of the OEWG meetings, and possible financial support, to the secretariat ([email protected]) by 30 June 2022. Finally, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Helps ([email protected]) as the Head of the Secretariat to the OEWG. Mr. Helps brings over 30 years of experience from the Chemicals, Waste and Pollution sectors. Yours sincerely, Inger Andersen Executive Director cc: Permanent Representatives to UNEP www.unep.org 2 Annex 1: Outline Budget OEWG for Science Policy Panel on chemicals, waste and prevention of pollution: Standard Cost Total Cost PSC 13% Sub-total Budget category Number (US$) (US$) (US$) (US$) Staff costs Sub-total 2,561,820 Non-staff Travel 1 720,000 720,000 93,600 813,600 Conference Services 3 1,000,000 3,000,000 390,000 3,390,000 Consultants 3 250,000 750,000 97,500 847,500 Other 3 100,000 300,000 39,000 339,000 Sub-total 5,390,100 Total 7,951,920 www.unep.org 3