The Dialogue Paper “Climate Protection in the Production and Use of Chemicals – Learning Experiences and Recommendations Concerning Developing Countries and Emerging Economies” was co-developed by CAPCI and a group of international experts. It highlights the interlinkages between sustainable chemicals management and climate change in the production and use of chemicals, particularly in developing countries and emerging economies. It includes the learning experiences of the Climate Action Programme for the Chemical Industry (CAPCI), written comments from cooperating experts and the results of an online workshop, held on 23 August 2023 with representatives from public and private sector, academia and civil society organisations from selected partner countries as well international institutions and cooperation projects.
The key messages of these discussions were presented and discussed in a side event at the 5th Session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) that took place from 25 to 29 September 2023 in Bonn and brought important results such as the Global Framework for Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste. The present dialogue paper is in line with the ICCM5 and its approach to find coherent approaches for tackling the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. It specifically addresses the interlinkages between sustainable management of chemicals and climate change. The main outcomes of the expert discussions held beforehand and at the ICCM5 together with comments and suggestions received in its aftermaths are summarizes in 12 key recommendations.