Report on the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes
Issued by
Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights
Published
08 July 2015
presented to
Human Rights Council’s 30th session
Issued by
Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights
Published
08 July 2015
presented to
Human Rights Council’s 30th session
Issued by Special Procedures
Subject
Hazardous substances and waste
Symbol Number
A/HRC/30/40
Summary
In this report, the Special Rapporteur clarifies the scope and content of the right to information throughout the life cycle of hazardous substances and wastes and identifies several challenges that have emerged in realizing this right, as well as potential solutions to these problems. He discusses several obligations of States and the responsibilities of business in relation to implementing the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes.
States
International Organizations
Civil Society
National Human Rights Institutions
Industry
Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) Focal Points