1. Introduction to the Conference GHS Review Conference for Southeast Asia 21-23 May 2013 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia One World Hotel Jonathan Krueger UNITAR

2. 2 Background to the Conference Organizational arrangements Objectives and Expected Outcomes Workplan for the Conference Outline

3. Background to the Conference

4. 4 GHS adopted by UN ECOSOC in 2003 Initial implementation target date of 2008 agreed by WSSD (2002) Countries and stakeholders now working towards implementation Builds upon national and regional activities to date (e.g. UNITAR/ILO project in ASEAN 2005-2007) Conference is part of a regional project, 2010-2013 supported by

5. Organizational arrangements

6. Organized through the collaboration of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia, National University of Malaysia (UKM), UNITAR and ILO Financial support from the European Union and the Government of Switzerland Participants from governments of countries of Southeast Asia, relevant industry and public interest groups (including labour organizations and NGOs), IGOs, professional or research bodies 11 countries represented, approx 100 participants from a range of stakeholder groups Follows 2010 regional workshop held in Beijing, PR China Organizational Arrangements

7. Objectives and Expected Outcomes

8. The purpose of the Conference is to review and assess progress regarding GHS implementation within the region The main goal of the Conference is to bring together key representatives from government, business and industry, and public interest and labour organizations to discuss GHS implementation and capacity needs Specific objectives of the Conference include, to: take stock of the status of GHS implementation in Southeast Asia learn about Green Chemistry share experience and approaches to GHS implementation explore areas for collaboration and training examine existing institutions and initiatives relevant for GHS implementation; and develop joint and shared approaches to capacity building at the national and regional levels Objectives and Expected Outcomes

9. Workplan for the Conference

10. Day 1: Presentations on the latest information regarding the GHS, as well assessment of achievements and lessons learned in the region Introduction to Green Chemistry in ASEAN and experiences Day 2: Review of status of GHS implementation in the region Role GHS in the Occupational Safety and Health sector Consumers campaign for chemicals safety in ASEAN based on the GHS Workplan for the Conference

11. Day 3: Presentation of Lessons learned and challenges in GHS Implementation from project countries (PR China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand) Discussion of key issues for national and regional coordination Summary conclusions and follow-up activities. The results of the Conference (including all presentations) will be published and made widely available through both hard copy and electronic means: http://www.unitar.org/cwm/node/220 Workplan for the Conference

12. Thank you!