The dramatic growth in chemicals production and trade has
raised concern about the potential risks posed by hazardous
chemicals and pesticides. Countries lacking adequate infrastructure
and capacity to monitor the import and use of these chemicals
are particularly vulnerable.
In response to these concerns, the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
joined their initiatives which finally have lead to the adoption
of the Rotterdam Convention.
The dramatic growth in chemicals production and trade has
raised concern about the potential risks posed by hazardous
chemicals and pesticides. Countries lacking adequate infrastructure
and capacity to monitor the import and use of these chemicals
are particularly vulnerable.