1. Inter-agency Group
Update on the activities of the Inter-Agency Coordination Group for Industrial and Chemical Accidents

2. Objectives of the group
The Inter-Agency Coordination Group aims to
Strengthen international cooperation
for improving the prevention of, preparedness for and response to chemical and industrial accidents
Improve the use of resources
and avoid potential duplication of work across the agencies
Facilitate understanding and coordination of the programmes of each agency
Carry a common message
to the international community on the importance of the prevention, preparedness and response to chemical accidents as being among the key elements associated with the sound management of chemicals.
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3. Open membership
International bodies with programs/projects related to industrial and chemical accidents
Regular participants include
European Commission (ENV, JRC, ECHO)
OECD
OPSC
UNECE
UNEP
UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit
UNISDR
WHO …
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4. Recent activities 2016/2017
4th meeting (15 April 2016, UNEP OCHA, Geneva)
New member: UNEP Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) Secretariat
Special session on clean-up and recovery, delivered by the UNEP Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch
Agreed to jointly contribute to work related to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Action on Disaster Risk Reduction
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5. Recent activities 2016/2017 Development of a joint brochure
Publication with support of OECD
Publication expected in Q1/2017
To showcase existing work of agencies / programms and projects
Prevent dublication of work
Foster cooperation
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6. Upcoming activities 5th meeting (spring 2017, DG ENV, Brussels)
Focus on EU projects / programmes
Update on activities of agencies
Joint activities and events
Next host
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7. Thank you for your attention
Aléxandros Kiriazis
European Commission
DG Environment Unit C.4
1049 Brussels
Belgium