1. Preparations for the third meeting of the Technical Expert Group to develop a framework for the ESM of wastes
Briefing to the Permanent Missions in Geneva
Susan Wingfield
CLI Coordinator
Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm Conventions
11 January 2013

2. Outline Mandate of the Technical Expert Group (TEG)
Process to develop the draft framework
Snapshot of the current draft framework
COP-11: issues for consideration
Q&A

3. Mandate of the TEG
Decision BC-10/3 on Indonesian-Swiss country-led initiative to improve the effectiveness of the Basel Convention
7 action areas identified, including Section B: Developing guidelines for environmentally sound management
Technical Expert Group mandated to complete the development of a framework for the ESM of hazardous wastes and other wastes
Group of 30 experts nominated by parties based on an equitable geographical representation of 5 regional groups of the UN; open to observers

4. Process to develop framework
2 meetings to date: Tokyo, Japan in April 2012; and Geneva in September/October 2012
Group has also worked intersessionally
Third meeting: 21 to 23 January 2013, Glion sur Montreux (Switzerland) - 22 members and 15 observers registered
*TEG to finalise draft framework for submission to COP-11
*Possible inclusion of proposed road map including actions to be undertaken following COP-11

5. Snapshot of current framework
Introductory section:
Background
Rationale and identification of the problem
Purpose and objective
Guiding principles
Element I: A common understanding of what ESM encompasses
Element II: Tools to support and promote the implementation of ESM
Element III: Strategies to overcome challenges in the implementation of ESM
Annexes: supportive resource documents; examples of national programmes

6. COP 11: issues for consideration
Draft framework to be made available in COP-11 working document shortly after TEG-3
COP-11 issues for consideration:
Possible adoption of the draft framework
Potential endorsement of roadmap of proposed future actions developed by TEG
Future role of TEG
Timeline of future work

7. Q&A Secretariat focal point: Susan Wingfield CLI Coordinator
BRS Secretariat
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