Overview

Technical Assistance is provided under the Rotterdam Convention to developing- country Parties and Parties with economies in transition in order to assist them in building their capacity in terms of human resources, policy, legal and institutional frameworks. It includes for instance the provision of information, training and practical tools such as guidance documents. In short, it serves as a catalyzer for Parties to fulfill their obligations under the Convention with a view to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals.

Some examples of thematic areas on which technical assistance activities are organized for the Rotterdam Convention parties are:

1. Rotterdam convention provisions and mechanisms
2. National action plans
3. Risk evaluations and final regulatory actions
4. Legal and institutional frameworks
5. Prior informed consent procedure, including import responses
6. Severely hazardous pesticide formulations
7. Vulnerable groups
8. Alternatives to certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides

The interactive map, provides a visual overview of the technical assistance of the Convention. The map allows users to explore the activities implemented in the PIC regions, compare figures and activities in order to have a comprehensive overview of the Convention's work.

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Strengthening countries’ capacities through global information-sharing

Technical assistance is provided upon request and according to the specific needs of the Parties. Supported by UNEP and FAO’s regional, subregional and country offices as well as various partners, it is delivered through face-to-face and online training on a national or regional level.

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