National Consultation to Identify Elements of a National Action Plan

National Consultation to identify elements of a National Action Plan or strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention in Uganda 1-5 March 2010, Entebbe, Uganda

THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION ON THE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

SECRETARIAT OF THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United Nations (FAO) International Environment House Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 11-13, Chemin des Anémones 00100 Rome, Italy. CH – 1219 Châtelaine Tel: (+39 06) 5705 3441 Geneva, Switzerland. Fax: (+39 06) 5705 6347 Tel: (+41 22) 917 8296 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (+41 22) 917 8082 E-mail: [email protected]

Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 4 Meeting flow...... 6 Agenda and timetable...... 10 Executive Summary of Uganda’s draft National Action Plan or elements of a strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention:...... 13 Elements of Uganda’s National Action Plan for the implementation of the Convention...... 15 Presentations from stakeholders ...... 23 Session 2: ...... 23 a) Wakiso District Local Government ...... 23 b) CONSENT ...... 23 c) NUPAWU...... 23 d) Ministry of Agriculture...... 23 Session 6: ...... 24 a) National Environment Management Authority...... 24 Participant’s List ...... 31

Introduction

The third meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP3) in Decision RC.3/6 adopted a programme on the national and regional delivery of technical assistance for 2007-2008. The programme was characterized by a move away from regionally-based training activities and placed a greater responsibility on Governments to define their technical assistance needs and to be proactive in seeking assistance to meet those needs. The programme was composed of activities that were tailored to the specific needs of individual countries or small groups of countries with a focus on those actions that are deemed necessary for Parties to implement fully the Convention.

A key element to the success of these consultations was the bringing together of a range of stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention, including Ministries of agriculture, health, environment, industry, commerce, Customs authorities, etc. The consultations provide an opportunity to review in detail the status of implementation of the Convention within a country and, for each of the obligations under the Convention, consider what is to be done, by whom and whether and how things might be improved. They also consider how the work on the Rotterdam Convention might be integrated with ongoing chemicals management activities in a country as well as with relevant regional and global activities such as the Basel and Stockholm Conventions or the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).

Overall Objective The main objective was to facilitate a national dialogue among relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention as the basis for identifying the key elements in a national action plan or a strategy for the implementation of the Convention.

A further objective of the meeting was to ensure that participants identified possible synergies among all these chemicals management activities with a view to strengthen the collaborative framework at the national level as a foundation for effective and coordinated action to address national chemicals management and raise the priority for implementation of those programmes.

Approach The consultation was convened for five days and involved a total of 20 participants. The meeting operated through a series of plenary sessions and breakout groups. To make the process inclusive, all the stakeholders rotated in chairing the different sessions.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of the consultation, the DNA was requested to prepare a brief report on how chemicals were managed in the country, the status of implementation of the Rotterdam Convention and the key challenges being faced. In general, the Secretariat and selected stakeholders made presentations on specific elements of the Convention followed by an opportunity for questions and answers. Participants also worked in breakout groups on specific issues. In order help structure the work in the breakout groups the Secretariat developed a set of tables for each of the key elements of the Convention. The tables were intended to serve as a means of capturing the discussions in the breakout groups over the week and assist in defining what was needed to be done, the key players and, where possible, a time line. A small drafting group was then tasked with preparing a summary/introduction highlight the status of implementation of the Convention in, the key challenges, how they were to be addressed, key conclusions, priorities for action and next steps.

Expected Outputs Expected outcomes of the meeting were: a. A clear understanding of the Rotterdam Convention, its objectives, how it operates and national responsibilities.

b. Review existing mechanisms of inter-ministerial cooperation including the currents status of the implementation of other Multilateral Environmental Agreements, including the Basel and Stockholm Conventions and identify possible synergies and opportunities for collaborative/cooperative in the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention. c. An overall strategy and elements for a national action plan for the implementation of the Convention based on the following: • Understanding the key operational elements of the Convention, definition of the role of DNAs, other relevant Ministries/agencies and industry; • Identifying the challenges to the implementation and operation of the Convention; options on how to address these challenges and the lead Ministries/agencies for follow-up; • Integration of the Rotterdam Convention with ongoing chemicals management activities;

The summary/introduction prepared by the drafting group, together with the tables completed in the breakout groups, constituted the primary report of the consultation. The report and the associated priorities for action might serve as the basis for a national action plan or strategy for the implementation of the Convention.

Next steps The meeting report sets out the needs and priorities for action of South Africa in the implementation of the Convention. It may also serve for the following purposes:

i) To facilitate follow up by participating Government Departments and to monitor progress in the implementation of the Convention; ii) As reference for future national and sub-regional activities related to the Convention and to chemicals management in a broader sense; iii) To assist donors in identifying areas for assistance; iv) To contribute to the identification of priorities for action among countries within a region, e.g. to the regional DNA meetings or thematic meetings; v) Provide feedback to the Secretariat in developing future technical assistance activities; Participants of national meetings are eligible for a National Follow-up Seminar to which the reports are a key input.

Participants The following ministries and organizations were represented: Government Departments: ¾ National Environment Management Authority ( NEMA) ¾ Uganda Manufacturers Association ( UMA) ¾ Wakiso District Local Government ¾ Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries ¾ Ministry of Water and Environment ¾ Uganda National Bureau of Standards ¾ Government Chemist ¾ Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry ¾ National Union of Plantation and Agricultural Workers in Uganda -NUPAWU ¾ Non Governmental organisations ¾ Consumer Education Trust (CONSENT) Industry ¾ Uganda Flower Exporters Association (UFEA) ¾ Crop Life Uganda

Meeting flow

Opening and introduction – purpose/structure of meeting The purpose of this session was to provide a formal opening to the meeting. The Secretariat and local host described the objectives and structure of the workshop.

Session 1: Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention The purpose of this session was to introduce the objectives and key provisions of the Rotterdam Convention and the role of the key players in order to ensure a common understanding of a country’s responsibilities under the Convention.

Session 2: Status of implementation of the Rotterdam Convention The purpose of this session was to develop an understanding of the status of implementation of the Rotterdam Convention in Uganda, the extent to which it was integrated with existing chemicals management activities and some of the key challenges being experienced. Interesting presentations were made by some of the stakeholders namely, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Wakiso District Local Government, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), National Union of Plantation and Agricultural Workers in Uganda – NUPAWU and CONSENT.

MAAIF presented the report on the status of implementation of the Rotterdam Convention and challenges being encountered.

Session 3: Review of the key obligations under the Rotterdam Convention The purpose of this session was to review in detail the key technical obligations under the Convention as outlined below.

Session 3a) Import responses/decisions The Secretariat provided a general overview of import responses under the PIC procedure, and introduced the documentation available. This included a review of the role and obligations for both importing and exporting countries and a consideration of the issues to be taken into account when taking and enforcing import decisions for chemicals subject to the PIC procedure.

The DNA was invited to share experiences in taking, reporting and enforcing import decisions, highlighting the key challenges faced and how they were addressed.

Break out groups worked through a number of guidance questions. They reviewed the national legislative and administrative basis for import decisions, stated what was done and identified what remained to be done in order to set up a process for routinely taking, reporting and enforcing import decisions, including the key players, timelines and priorities for action. The completed tables, including the proposed priorities for action, were presented in plenary for information, discussion and possible amendments.

The participants were also encouraged to go through the import response section of the e-learning tool, review, evaluate it and give feedback to the Secretariat.

Session 3b) Notifications of final regulatory actions to ban or severely restrict a chemical The Secretariat made a presentation on the requirements of the Convention regarding the preparation and submission of notifications of final regulatory action and introduced the documentation available.

Breakout groups worked through a number of guidance questions reviewing the national legislative and administrative basis for national decision-making on chemicals, stated what had been done and identified what needed to be done in order to set up processes for routinely reporting national regulatory actions to ban or severely restrict chemicals, including the key players, timelines and priorities for action. The completed table, including the proposed priorities for action, was presented in plenary for information, discussion and possible amendment.

The participants were also encouraged to go through the final regulatory action notification section of the e-learning tool, review, evaluate it and give feedback to the Secretariat.

Session 3c) Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPFs) The Secretariat provided a general overview of the provisions regarding SHPFs and introduced the documentation available. The presentation reviewed the information that should be provided by the DNA regarding pesticide formulations causing problems under conditions of use in Uganda and the role of the Secretariat and others in supporting such proposals.

Break out groups worked through a number of guidance questions. They reviewed existing mechanisms available at the national level to collect information on pesticide poisoning incidents and the means by which such information might be made available to the DNAs as a basis for a proposal to the Secretariat. As far as possible they identified what had been done, what needed to be done in order to set up a process for collecting information on pesticide poisoning incidents in South Africa and how this information might be reported to the Secretariat, including the key players, timelines and priorities for action. The completed table, including the proposed priorities for action, was presented in plenary for information, discussion and possible amendment.

The participants were also encouraged to go through the severely hazardous pesticide formulations section of the e-learning tool, review, evaluate it and give feedback to the Secretariat.

Session 3d) Export notification and information to accompany exported chemicals The Secretariat provided a general overview of the provisions regarding export notifications, the information to accompany exported chemicals and introduced the documentation available. The presentation reviewed the role of both exporting and importing countries, highlighting the elements of a national process for the implementation of these obligations.

Since Uganda does not export any chemicals, the breakout groups focused on the responsibilities of an importing country to request more information and acknowledge receipt of the export notification. The participants were also encouraged to go through the export notification section of the e-learning tool, review, evaluate it and give feedback to the Secretariat.

Session 4: Information Exchange under the Rotterdam Convention The purpose of this session was to review the broad range of information relevant to chemicals management that was available under the Convention and to consider how it might be used at the national level. In plenary the Secretariat reviewed the range of information available under the Convention concerning hazardous chemicals, the implementation of the Convention and information relevant to general chemicals management. The presentation highlighted how this information might be used to strengthen chemicals management at the national level, in particular decision-making on potentially hazardous chemicals. Moreover, the Secretariat highlighted the need to share information internally. It was highlighted that some information was being collected in offices and not being shared with or disseminated to some key users of the information.

Session 5: Integration with other regional or international activities on chemicals

The purpose of this session was be to identify opportunities to integrate the work of the Rotterdam Convention with ongoing national or sub-regional activities on the implementation of other relevant international agreements on chemicals, e.g. the Stockholm and Basel Conventions and SAICM. The Secretariat made a presentation on the linkages between the Rotterdam, Basel and Stockholm Conventions and highlighted possible opportunities for an integrated approach to implementation at the national level. A brief presentation on the key elements of SAICM was also provided.

Session 6: Review work of Sessions 3 through 5 and confirm next steps and priorities for action The purpose of this session was to provide an opportunity for participants, working in one group, to review the completed tables for each of the operational elements and consolidate the comments presented by the two groups and confirmed the priorities identified under each area.

In order to draw together the results of the discussions in the breakout groups and in Plenary, a small drafting group was tasked with preparing a summary/introduction to the work of the breakout groups as reflected in the completed tables. This was the key output of the meeting and formed the basis for a national action plan or strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention in South Africa.

Session 7: Review and adopt elements of a national plan or strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention The purpose of this session was for the stakeholders present to endorse their road map action plan for implementation of the Rotterdam Convention and for the Secretariat to outline the possibility of a national follow-up seminar (after 6 months) to facilitate review and adoption of the report by a broader range of stakeholders than were able to participate in the meeting.

This session also provided participants with an opportunity to give feedback to the Secretariat on the effectiveness of the workshop, including the relevance of the background documents and presentations and make general recommendations.

Actual Outputs of the meeting

From the evaluation carried out by participants, the consultation was beneficial and well organized.

Through daily feedbacks and the evaluation at the end of the Consultation, workshop participants expressed appreciation for the structure and methodology of the workshop. The experiences and information shared by the regional expert from Tanzania were very much welcomed. It provided a way forward for their own planning and implementation, while indicating the likely challenges and mechanisms for dealing with them, in particular the mechanism for sharing of information from the field to the DNA.

Concern was also expressed on the challenges of mobilising stakeholders to meetings and other fora to discuss issues of interest. This was in relation to the fact that participants were not all present at the same time and some never turned up. Twenty out of the proposed twenty-five participants attended the workshop.

Other matters and issues observed were: • Observations were expressed on areas of the Convention that needed to be amended. The secretariat informed the participants that whereas it is alright to share the comments at this workshop, the forum was not the appropriate one and encouraged them to raise the issue at the Conference of the Parties at its 5th session. A compliance mechanism had not yet been established. The participants felt that the Secretariat was a bit powerless in dealing with non-

compliant Parties. Other comments pertained to the statement “under conditions of use”, in the text of the convention. Participants believed that ”recommended use”, was a better phrase. Questions was raised on the role of the secretariat in arbitration process when there was disagreement between Parties; • There was much debate on the use (or not) of DDT and the need to assess health impact. Concern was also expressed as to the porous nature of the society and that it would be very difficult to restrict use in a particular area or sector. Concern was also expressed as to the possible contamination of crops stored in the homes as a result of indoor spraying; • There was a call for improved protective clothing that was more appropriate for effective use in tropical conditions; • Concern was raised on the method of communication both in terms of style and language, with those at the grassroots level where national exposure data came from; • Issues related to the impact of poverty on behaviour of farmers and members of rural/urban communities affected the effective management of chemicals. Thefts of chemicals was said to be uncontrollable (people preferred to “die rather than die poor”, no matter at what cost to their health and others); • The desire to have vulnerability assessments carried out so as be clear as to where focus for urgent attention should be given; • There were important lessons from the flower industry which would be beneficial were they to be shared and replicated in other industries that employed chemicals;

• In Uganda it was noted that the term “poison centres” may be misleading as persons may fear being poisoned at such a place. However the meeting deliberated upon the fact that primary health care centers existed and that the government chemist laboratory was also available and as such these should be used as a starting point; • Secretariat encouraged the workshop participants to indicate their own role in getting the action plans activated within a specific time frame. Only in this way would they have a responsibility in implementing the plan; • Whereas the Rotterdam Convention was making provision for developing countries to report on SHPF, because of the lack of the monitoring and reporting systems, there was insufficient data captured to support notifications; • There was need for continued assistance for the promotion of Agro-medicine and training of health practitioners; • There was a strong need for raising awareness on the impacts on human health and the environment to the public; • Feedback on the “Import Response” module prototype—quick insight into other countries actions and on scientific information available.; • The participants encouraged the secretariat to raise awareness of the Convention to non- Parties, so that they may also benefit and protect their borders; • Participants stated the need for regional groups to meet before the COP so as to enumerate regional needs in the implementation of the conventions;

By the end of the consultation the participants managed to put together elements of a draft strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention which had clear roles for the different stakeholders. They also managed to review the current situation they were in and identified the challenges that they were experiencing and made suggestion as to how they could best deal with them.

Agenda and timetable

National consultation to identify elements of a National Action Plan or strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention for Uganda, Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda, 1-5 March 2010

AGENDA Time Activity Presenter DAY 1 Chair: MAAIF Session 1: Opening and introduction – purpose/structure of meeting Morning Opening Remarks MAAIF 9h 00-9h05 9h 05-9h10 Opening Remarks - Rotterdam Convention Secretariat Secretariat 9h10-9h20 Opening Remarks –FAO Representative FAO Representative 9h20-9h30 Opening Remarks- Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal MAAIF Industry and Fisheries 9h30-9h50 Opening Address: Hon Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries MAAIF 9h50-10h00 Overview of the agenda and organization of the workshop Secretariat Special announcement: pilot session on a prototype CHM module Session 2: Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention Introduction of Participants & Secretariat ALL 10h00-12h30 Logistical arrangements MAAIF General overview of the Rotterdam Convention Secretariat Status of implementation of the Convention Rotterdam Convention Secretariat Discussions LUNCH 12.30-14.00 Session 3: Implementation of the Convention Afternoon Uganda presentation: status of implementation of the Rotterdam Convention MAAIF 14.00-17.00 and challenges being encountered :( also the integration of implementation activities for RC with existing chemicals management programmes and challenges).

Presentations from stakeholders on the part they play in the implementation of 15 min the convention. presentations Dept of Health Dept of Agriculture Business Industry NGO -Regional Expert Brief introduction to the work of the Breakout groups and review the e-learning Secretariat tool

17h30-19h30 COCKTAIL RECEPTION

DAY 2 Session 4: Review of the key obligations under the Rotterdam Convention Chair: MWE Operation of the PIC procedure Secretariat Highlights: Notifications of regulatory control actions, the importance of submitting notifications for industrial chemicals Morning 4a) Import responses/decisions Secretariat 9.00-12.30 Import responses and the PIC procedure: role and obligations for both importing and exporting countries. Share experiences in taking and reporting import decisions MAAIF, MWE Guidance to Breakout groups and review of the e-learning tool: Secretariat Groups will review the national legislative and administrative basis for the import decisions BOG Reports of BOGs: the completed tables, including the proposed priorities for action, to be presented in plenary LUNCH 12.30-14.00 Chair: Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry(MTTI) Afternoon 4b) Notifications of final regulatory actions to ban or severely restrict Secretariat 14.00-17.00 a chemical Requirements of the Convention regarding the preparation and submission of notification of FRA

Guidance to the BOGs work and introduction to the working tables and BOG review of the e-learning tool: The groups will review the national legislative and administrative basis for national decision-making on chemicals Reports of BOGs: the completed tables, including the proposed priorities BOG for action, to be presented in plenary

DAY 3 Chair: Uganda Manufacturers Association Morning Session 4c) Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPFs) Secretariat - FAO 9.00-12.30 General overview of the provisions regarding SHPFs Share experiences in collecting information on pesticide poisoning Dept of Health? incidents as a basis for a proposal for SHPF Dept of Agriculture? NGO? -Regional Expert Guidance to the BOG work and introduction to the working tables and review of the e-learning tool The groups will review existing mechanisms available at the national level BOG to collect information on pesticide poisoning incidents and the means by which such information might be made available to the DNAs as a basis for a proposal

LUNCH 12.30-14.00 Chair: Health

Afternoon Session 4d) Export notification Secretariat 14.00-17.00 - A general overview of the provisions regarding export notifications Share experiences in issuing and/or acknowledging export notifications in the country, highlighting the processes followed Guidance to the BOG work and introduction to the working tables and review of the e-learning tool BOGs to review existing mechanisms at the national level for issuing BOG export notifications clearly defining the role of the Government (DNA and Customs authorities) as well as the Chemical Industry, Exporters and Freight companies. Reports of BOGs: the completed tables, including the proposed priorities for action, to be presented in plenary DAY 4 Session 5: Information Exchange under the Rotterdam Convention Chair: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Morning Presentation on the information exchange provisions under the Secretariat 9.00-12.30 Convention, the type of information available and how it might be used to strengthen chemicals management at the national level Share experiences in using the information available under the MAAIF Convention in national chemicals management activities Guidance to the BOG work and introduction to the working tables and review of the e-learning tool Opportunity for a more in-depth discussion on how the information BOG (no plenary available under the Convention might be used at the national level; To report) revisit the tables completed in session 4; LUNCH 12.30-14.00 Session 6: Integration with other regional or international activities on chemicals Chair: Private sector

Afternoon Linkages between the Rotterdam, Basel and Stockholm Conventions and Secretariat 14.00-17.00 highlight possible opportunities for an integrated approach to implementation at the national level. Key elements of SAICM-QSP programme Secretariat A focal point for SAICM or of the Basel or Stockholm Convention or a NEMA stakeholder may present other chemicals management activities in the country Discussions Session 7: Review work of Sessions 4 through 6 and confirm next steps and priorities for action Guidance to the drafting group: Drafting group In the light of the plenary discussions on MEAs and SAICM, drafting group to review the completed tables for each of the operational elements presented in Sessions 4 to 6, confirm the priorities identified under each area and draw up a “short list” of overall priorities

DAY 5 Chair: Secretariat Session 8: Review and adopt elements of a national plan or strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention 09h00- Review the introduction/summary prepared by drafting group including the 12h priorities for action and accompanying tables prepared previously

Discussions Outline the steps for finalization and distribution of the proceedings of the Secretariat meeting and possibility of a National Follow-up seminar Workshop feedback Participants Closing Chair: MAAIF/ MWE

Executive Summary of Uganda’s draft National Action Plan or elements of a strategy for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention:

Introduction A workshop was conducted from 1st to 5th March 2010 to facilitate a national dialogue among relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention as a basis for identifying key elements in a national action plan or a strategy for implementation of the convention.

Uganda has been a party to the Convention since November 2008 and has two Designated National Authorities (DNAs), the DNA for pesticides is in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) while the DNA for industrial chemicals is in the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE).

Participants to the workshop were drawn from key stakeholder Ministries and institutions, including MAAIF, MWE, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), The Consumer Protection Association, the Flower Industry, the National Union of Plantation Workers in Uganda and local government.

The workshop reviewed the status of implementation of the Rotterdam convention and the roles of various stakeholders in its implementation. The synergies between the Rotterdam, Basel and Stockholm Conventions were examined with a view to harmonize their implementation together with the SAICM initiatives at national level. A number of elements were identified as needing attention for the sound management of chemicals throughout their entire lifecycle. Implementation of the Rotterdam Convention A number of ongoing activities for implementation of the Rotterdam Convention were highlighted. These included; regulatory controls on importation and exportation of chemicals listed under PIC; registration of chemicals (especially pesticides); creating awareness and partnering with the producers, manufactures and traders, such as the Flower Industry and Crop Life Uganda and how to promote judicious and safe use of chemicals in the country. Currently the DNAs are considering the import responses for Tributyl tin among others. A number of gaps and challenges were identified in the current system for sound chemicals management. The elements identified constitute the following national plan of action for chemicals management in Uganda. The action plan will guide a harmonized approach to sound chemicals management with each stakeholder playing its mandated role. The following Priorities were identified for action; • Legal framework on chemical management review, harmonization and consolidation

• Establishment of a mechanism for institutional coordination and collaboration • Awareness creation on chemicals management • Enhancement of capacity for management of chemicals • Establish a framework for data generation, analysis and information dissemination • Prepare a strategy for management of disasters • Strengthen and coordinate regulatory controls • Review and update import responses • Participate in COP meetings • Resource mobilization • Strengthen, upscale and out-scale the current system for management of chemicals in the flower industry. • Monitoring and evaluation Next steps The above priorities will be operationalized through the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP). It is envisaged that the Rotterdam Convention Secretariat will provide financial support for a one day follow-up seminar to sell the plan to a wide audience and hopefully get a national stamp to it. The follow-on workshops will also serve to assess progress in various institutions on sound chemicals management since the first workshop of March 2010

Elements of Uganda’s National Action Plan for the implementation of the Convention

Import Responses Scope: Import responses for Annex III chemicals Channel of communication: between Party and Secretariat; within a Party

Current legal infrastructure/ What has been done What needs to be done administrative procedure -The Constitution of Uganda 1995 Licensing and Registration of Updating the national chemicals profile -National Environment Act Cap. chemicals, dealers etc Preparing a national plan of action on chemicals in annex III 153, Issuance of permits Develop more guidelines on chemicals management -The Agricultural Chemicals Bans and quotas Review and harmonization of the current legal and policy (Control) Act, No 1 2006 Monitoring framework -The National Drug Policy and Verification at points of Build and strengthen capacity for the institutions Authority Act, Cap 206 entry/exit (knowledge, personnel and equipment-labs); -Water Act Cap 152, Quality assurance Awareness-raising; -The Uganda National Bureau of National chemicals profile Prepare and submit import responses for the remaining Standards Act, Cap 327 Developed guidelines for chemicals; -The Occupational safety and Health chemicals management Provide final decisions where there are interim responses; Act No 9, 2006 Import responses for some -The Food and Drugs Act Cap 278 Mainstreaming chemicals activities into the national agenda chemicals in annex III -The External Trade Act, Cap 88 Review import responses submitted during the interim phase -The Investment Code Act, Cap 92 Risk evaluation on chemicals of the PIC procedure (1993/1998). -Electricity Act, Cap 145 before registration Establish procedure to communicate import decisions to URA/NEMA/ACB/NDA/Police/UN various stakeholders. BS Establish a multi-stakeholder decision-making forum Establish a procedure to ensure timely submission in the future;

Information exchange: Import responses of other countries are considered in decision-making. Challenges; -institutional conflicts; limited funding; and lack of reporting systems. There is some sort of system for decision-making and submission of import responses to the secretariat, but in-house decision guidance documents are inadequate and there is fragmentation of institutional mandates; failure to achieve consensus by stakeholders on regulatory control, knowledge gaps on some of the chemicals, inadequate institutionalization of the convention and lack of affordable alternatives. The challenges associated with enforcing national import decisions include; lack of capacity (verification, knowledge, technology, human resource), inadequate awareness, non compliance (Fraud, smuggling), inadequate funding, corruption, and lack of harmony in the legal and policy frameworks.

Notifications of Final Regulatory Action Scope: All chemicals that are banned or severely restricted in your country Channel of communication: between Party and Secretariat, within a Party

The process followed in taking final regulatory actions on chemicals in Uganda lies with each sector because of the decentralized nature of management. Each sector coordinates the approvals, bans and restrictions of its own chemicals. The Agricultural Chemicals Board (ACB) is responsible for chemicals under the agricultural sector, National Drug Authority – NDA handles mainly health related chemicals while for industrial chemicals are handled by Ministry of Water and Environment -MWE. Principally, decision making on chemicals is done on a consultative basis with key stakeholders like relevant departments and Ministries, research Institutions, non governmental organizations and private sector involved. There are various Inter-Ministerial Boards, Committees and coordinating mechanisms in place and are responsible for taking decisions on enforcement of decisions on chemicals. National Environment Management Authority (NEMA): Corporate body under and is mandated with ensuring that there is a framework for chemicals management as it relates to their registration, labelling, packaging, advertisings, distribution, storage, transportation and handling of chemicals and material, monitor residual effects of human health and environment, and disposal of expired and surplus chemicals and materials.

Current legal What has been done What needs to be done Who is responsible infrastructure/ /involved and how to administrative procedure proceed The Constitution of Uganda -Ban on use of methyl bromide but Train and have report forms at the districts; ACB 1995 no notification has been made to Gazetting the decisions made by ACB & other NDA National Environment Act the secretariat; relevant government bodies; MWE Cap. 153, -Candidate chemicals for Publish the ban of methyl bromide in the national NEMA The Agricultural Chemicals regulation identified (Paraquat, gazette; MTTI (Control) Act, No 1 2006 and endosulfan); Issue orders to stop importation; DNA The National Drug Policy Notification about the ban of methyl bromide; Attorney General’s and Authority Act, Cap 206 Sensitization of users on banned chemicals and Office Water Act Cap 152, available alternatives; Civil Society The Uganda National The DNAs to establish linkage with relevant Organizations to help in Bureau of Standards Act, stakeholders like NDA. raising awareness Cap 327 Mechanism for data and information capture from The Occupational safety users and dissemination to users; and Health Act No 9, 2006 Finalize the process of regulation of the candidate The Food and Drugs Act chemicals (paraquat, and endosulfan); Cap 278 Gazetting of banned chemicals (before notification The External Trade Act, to the secretariat); Cap 88 The Investment Code Act,

Cap 92 Electricity Act, Cap 145 MAAIF, MWE, MOH, MTTI, MFPED, MoIA

The challenges to taking final regulatory actions to ban or severely restrict chemicals include; • There is no sufficient process or a regulatory body directly responsible for the industrial chemicals except for a few occasions when the NEMA is consulted though most of the imports are classified as raw materials. • Lack of clear reporting linkages between the susceptible communities and the DNAs • Inadequate scientific and user data: Inadequate information and data to support the submission; • Political interference and corruption • Difficulty in reaching consensus among the stakeholders • Low institutional capacities; Inadequate administrative support for the DNA; Lack of funding and facilities for the DNA; • Counterfeiting, re-labeling, repackaging and use of multiple chemical mixtures

Proposals for Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations Scope: Any pesticide formulation that causes severe health or environmental problems under the conditions of use in your country. Channel of communication: within a Party; between Party and Secretariat

There is no system in place to gather data on pesticide poisoning incidents but institutions where incidences can be reported are available (i.e. Police, Local Councils, Health units and institutional clinics, GAL, district health offices) though there has been no deliberate effort to collect this data. Information on pesticide poisoning incidents is not detailed because most of the cases are chronic and there’s no post-mortem capacity in health units. However, data from institutional clinics has some detail that can lead to conclusive decisions to support a proposal regarding a SHPF under Article 6. For such information to be made available to the DNA and for use this information to prepare and submit a proposal to the Secretariat under Article 6 the following need to be done;

Available What has been done What could be done in the future Who is infrastructure for responsible pesticides poisoning /involved and how report to proceed

-Proposal for -Improving coordination between the various stakeholders; Extension LCs, Health units and establishment of poison -Establish district contact points and training extension institutional clinics, centres; workers, health workers and district contact persons to fill in workers to help in GAL, district health -Proposal for GAL incident report forms; collecting data offices Police, district establishing regional -Establishing more communication channels which would labour offices, labour centres; help in feedback.; NEMA unions, Occupational -Chemical issues have -Having a proper reporting system put in place; Health and Safety been captured in the -Linkages with URA for tracking imports into the country; MAAIF department. National Development -Awareness on key symptoms and antidotes of pesticide MTTI Plan; poisoning -SAICM has identified -Training extension workers and health workers on symptoms MOH priority areas for action of pesticide and other chemical poisonings, etc CSOs & NGOs to under chemical -Putting up pesticide information centres which do not only management; provide information on pesticides but are also a point for help in sensitization information collection with professionals Other advocacy -Putting in place clear reporting linkages between the susceptible communities and the DNAs groups -Baseline survey to establish the gaps in information flow -Devise forms for data collection from incident areas. -Establishment of poison handling and information centres -Establish a mechanism and structure for the DNA to access data from the centres. -Development of an electronic database for the information -Capacity building for the DNAs in use of the generated data.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can also play a role in collecting information on pesticide poisoning incidents through: -Financial support -Help in getting of data through carrying out of surveys and research -Dissemination of information -Recording and reporting incidences -Sensitization of users -Support/Carryout research/surveys

The DNAs face challenges in preparing proposals on SHPF and submitting it to the Secretariat. The challenges include; a) Inadequate information and data to support the submission b) Inadequate administrative support c) Lack of funding and facilities d) Lack of capacity in terms of knowledge

FIVE YEAR NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT IN UGANDA Output Objective Activities Indicators Responsibilities Time Source of frame funding

Lead Agency Other players Legal framework To remove overlaps Take stock of the laws Number of laws NEMA MAAIF, 2010- GEF/UNE on chemicals and gaps within the regulations, strategies revised and MWE,MTTI, 2013 P management policy framework and standards in place harmonized MOH, GoU reviewed for chemicals Review and harmonize National policy on MFPED, harmonized and management the legal framework chemicals Private consolidated Having a common management sector, AG, policy MGLSD, MoIA Establish a To secure consensus Stakeholder Minutes of the DNAs Focal points Sept. NEMA, mechanism for and common consultative meeting meeting (MAAIF/M and major 2010 institutional positions on Agree on Membership WE) stakeholders coordination and chemicals and terms of reference collaboration management Establishment of a Establish networks common forum for Roles and chemicals management responsibilities of stakeholders articulate Awareness creation Sensitization of the Sensitize on provisions Workshops DNAs Key Within 5 GoU, on chemicals public on dangers of the conventions and meetings and (MAAIF/M stakeholders years management. of chemicals and SAICM materials WE) and (NGOs, sound management Information disseminated focal points Private dissemination through (bulletins, sector, Local the print and mass electronic govts. Health

media messages, print inspectors) Incorporation into media) national curriculum Capacity for Strengthen Training of key Number of training MAAIF (CP) MOH Within 5 GoU, management of chemicals stakeholders in life sessions MWE MoIA Yrs chemicals enhanced management to cycle chemicals Functional labs. (NEMA) Min. of protect human management Poison centres in Labour health and the Improve infrastructure place environment for chemicals management ( labs., poison Centres, and feedback mechanisms) 5. A framework for -Establish and Set -Baseline surveys and Reports NEMA, NGOs, 2013 GoU, data generation, up a mechanism for studies Disseminated MAAIF(NA Plantations, analysis and data capture -Risk assessment materials RO), MWE Workers information -Investigate incidences Unions, dissemination -Toxicity studies MOH, Local established -Residue monitoring Govts. -Correlation studies MOLG. -Information dissemination -Vulnerability assessment and mapping -Establish linkages with CIEN 6. Set up a strategy -Timely response to -Management of -System for MAAIF and Focal points, 2013 GoU for management of mitigate chemical chemical accidents in chemical disaster MWE DNAs plantations, disasters disasters transit management in police, Min. -Sound management -Setup a system for place Of Disaster of chemicals quick reporting and -Report of preparedness throughout their life response to chemical accidents, spills cycle accidents in transit and misuse -Management of chemicals in places of application, during storage and in transit 7. Regulatory -Address the gaps -Harmonize the Reports on cases MAAIF and Customs Within GoU,

controls within the application of handled and MWE DNAs Police 5yrs Strengthened and fragmented regulatory controls by intercepts Judiciary coordinated frameworks various agencies Regulations Importers, -Strengthen the -Logistical and developed Dealers, linkage between financial support to the (industrial Local regulatory agencies agencies chemicals, public governments -Facilitate regulatory health chemicals agencies to enforce and consumer controls chemicals)

8 Import responses Implementation of -Review import Submissions to the MAAIF and Focal points 2012 GoU reviewed and Rotterdam responses secretariat. MWE DNAs updated Convention -Submit to the obligations secretariat the updated import responses. Uganda well Harmonized Stakeholder Common positions MAAIF and Focal points Within 5 GoU in prepared for positions at national consultative meetings Minutes for MWE DNAs yrs collaborati effective and regional level at national and regional meetings on with participation in Effective level Reports from COP developme COP meetings representation Mobilize resources meetings nt partners Attend COP meetings Resource To secure funds for Mainstream the plan Chemical MAAIF and Focal points Within 5 GoU, mobilization the implementation into the budget management issues MWE DNAs and yrs developme of the plan framework paper for are captured in the stakeholders nt partners inclusion into the BFP and national budget Proposals prepared stakeholder Advocacy and lobbying to mobilise funds s Prepare project New networks proposals for funding established for funding Amount of Resources secured Strengthen self Strengthen, upscale Review the system in SOPs and MAAIF and Focal points Within 5 GoU regulation in and out-scale the the Industry and guidelines MWE DNAs and yrs Private Industry system for address gaps developed for the stakeholders sector chemicals Develop and implement system (PPP) management in the programs Compliance status Developme flower industry Follow up and audits reports and audit nt partners

M&E Track and Monitoring team, tools, M&E status MAAIF and Focal points Within 5 SC, BC coordinate the and system are put in Reports MWE DNAs yrs implementation of place the plan Carry out M&E activities

Recommendations: 1. Government and development partners should consider financing Chemical management activities that are currently constrained by lack of funding. 2. Urgent need to raise national awareness on sound chemicals management.

Presentations from stakeholders

Session 2:

a) Wakiso District Local Government

Local governments Provides agricultural extension education services to the farmers at the grassroots. This is done by agricultural officers at the sub-counties who are in turn supervised by the district agricultural officer. The trainings involve safe use of agricultural chemicals for the protection of human health and the environment There are a number of community based facilitators who deliver the messages to the communities after trainings. Reports from community based facilitators are sent to the agricultural officers at the sub-county and then forwarded to the district agricultural officer. Meetings for the district extension staff are carried out to get a way forward for dissemination of information. Therefore the role of the agricultural extension services is to train and disseminate information on safe us of chemicals to farmers at the grassroots.

b) CONSENT

1. Research on perceptions and knowledge n pesticides and other chemicals 2. Simplifying of information so it is understood by all this is done through illustrations and translation of material into local languages 3. Dissemination of information to the different stakeholders in the simplest and easy to understand was done by having public dialogues, community shows and talk shows. Videos and documentaries were used.

c) NUPAWU

NUPAWU is a workers labour union organizing workers in plantations and agricultural sector into the union It advocates for workers rights in employment and also negotiates salary increment, better terms and conditions of employment. nupawus role in managing chemicals; 1. Links with experts in chemicals and organizes seminars to sensitise its members on the dangers of chemicals 2. Train its members, shop stewards, branch officials on the handling and safe use of chemicals 3. Sensitizes on occupation health and safety measures 4. Emphasizes the use of PPE 5. Advises employers on proper chemical management 6. Advocates for periodic medical checkups 7. Monitors safe use 8. Monitors and records chemical poisoning incidences

d) Ministry of Agriculture

Animal sub-sector The department of Livestock Health and Entomology is mandated to control animal diseases and associated vectors as well as minimize chemical residues in animal products. The department is therefore involved regulating drugs and chemicals of veterinary interest through National Drug Authority where the head of department sits on the board to participate in decision making.

The department has the veterinary inspection and regulation division that educates stakeholders on appropriate chemical use (i.e. dilution, frequency of application and withdrawal periods) and also inspects livestock dip concentrations and other disease control activities on farms.

The division has a veterinary diagnostic laboratory that is also responsible for testing dip tank concentrations in addition to disease surveillance. Through the veterinarians in the districts the department communicates and also gets feed back from the users on the impact of chemicals on livestock health, environment and human health.

Current challenges include: 1. inadequate number of inspectors and other categories of human resource 2. obsolete and inadequate equipment for the laboratory and for inspectors on ground 3. lack of laboratories at ports of entry and exit 4. inadequate funding to sustain inspection activities 5. breakdown of communication between MAAIF and the districts due to decentralization 6. weak regulations and non-deterrent penalties

Session 6: a) National Environment Management Authority

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Introduction

• NEMA is the National Focal Points for Stockholm Convention, Basel Convention, Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete ozone layer, SAICM and mercury control activities. Other Chemical management activities • NEMA is therefore involved in several in the country chemical management activities in the

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Strategic Approach to International SAICM - Project strategy Chemicals Management (SAICM) To be delivered through a partnership approach, with government officials, local experts and UN experts working • Uganda/UNEP/UNDP Partnership closely together as a team to support delivery of concrete results against the various project activities to pursue the Initiative for the Implementation of SAICM delivery of seven project outputs 1: Establish or strengthen a functional national cross-sectoral, inter- • Project for enabling activities for ministerial coordination body in support of sustainable SMC mainstreaming of SMC into development mainstreaming. 2: Qualify links between priority chemical management problems and planning human health, food security and environmental effects. 3: Identify requirements for strengthening SMC governance regime. • Funding from Quick Start Programme 4: Develop a phased plan for strengthening national SMC governance regime. (QSP) worth USD. 250,000 5: Quantify costs of inaction/benefits of action in management of chemical issues. • Project life of 18 months 6: Mainstream priority SMC issues in national development policies and plans; 7: Produce replicable results (Develop a communication strategy)

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SAICM – Project Aims SAICM – Project Implementation • Goal - Develop strategies for integration of sound management of chemicals into NDPs and NOTE: given the pervasive nature and importance programmes through MDG-based planning for of the subject of SMC; particularly taking into enhancement of environmental sustainability account the fact that chemicals do form a major • Long-term objective - ‘Strengthen cross- part of socio-economic activities in all sectors sectoral governance for SMC at the national and and variously affect the livelihoods of people of local levels and establish stronger SMC links all categories with national development planning priorities, processes and plans to achieve the MDGs • Extensive Multi-sectoral and multi-agency consultations undertaken • Immediate objective - Develop strategies for integrating SMC into national development plans • Seven sectoral teams involving various and programs institutions tasked to gather and analyze data

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SAICM – Key Findings Stockholm Convention

1. Inadequate General Awareness In fulfillment of Article 7 of the Stockholm Convention, Uganda developed and transmitted 2. Institutional Weakness her NIP to the Conference of parties in January 3. Inadequate Facilities 2009. 4. Poor Waste management The NIP identified six priority areas 14 action 5. Insufficient Governance (Legislation and plans Policies)

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SAICM – Implementation Status Priority areas for actions identified in the NIP (i) the policy and legislative structure for POPs • National Situation Report management; • Health & Environmental Linkages Report (ii) management of unintentional persistent • National Action Plan organic pollutants; • Economic Valuation Report (iii) awareness and education; (iv) DDT regulation and DDT management; • Awareness Raising Strategy (v) POPs administration and management; and (vi) handling, storage, transportation, disposal and technical capacity.

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Implementation activities What Stockholm Convention/SAICM have achieved so far in Uganda Uganda endorsed the “Capacity Strengthening and Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Through the Multi-sectoral/multiagency approach Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plans in development of the NIP/National Situation (NIPs) in African Least Developed Countries (LDCs)” Programmatic Approach (GEF-UNEP/UNIDO joint report, institutional coordination has been corporation programme) enhanced; - this means we can develop and access finances for implementing priority areas identified in the NIP Improved general public awareness concerning Uganda is participating in global and regional projects POPs & Other chemicals through the media and and there are some approved national proposals due for implementation awareness materials produced; Increased Institutional and Corporate 1. A SURVEY FOR PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPS) IN HUMAN MILK: IN UGANDA Responsibility like the case of Kilembe mines, This was done by Ministry of Health, analysis was in WHO reference Lab. Germany, results are out, Milk project\WHO Breast UMEME milk Basic POPs Uganda.pdf

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Implementation activities What has been achieved so far

2. UNEP-GEF MEDIUM SIZE PROJECT FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA SUBREGION Problem Areas have been identified and ‘Supporting the Global Monitoring Plan on POPs in the Eastern and Southern African region’ documented for easier intervention; - Kenya is coordinating this project, Uganda Stockholm Focal point nominated GAL to take the lead in Uganda, two people were trained early this year, Chemical management issues have been capacity of GAL to monitor air quality and to analyse POPs in Milk will be built. prioritized in the Environment Subsector in the 3. FAO/UNEP regional project on obsolete pesticides, Kenya will National Development Plan (NDP); coordinate this project. There are initiatives to ensure that POPs is 4. Development of a Methodology to Develop, Revise, Harmonize and Complete Legislation on POPs and related Areas incorporated into school curriculum of tertiary - It’s a GEF/UNEP funded project, NEMA will execute it. - The project has already been endorsed by GEF National Focal Point PIF institutions; POPs Legislation (19-11-2008) xtine2.doc 5. IMPLEMENTING A NATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMME ON PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPS) IN UGANDA.

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Conclusion

• A lot has been done so far by different institutions and NEMA has taken a lead in bringing these institutions together, we need to build on these initiatives; • There is also need for harmonization of operational activities and institutional linkages.

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SAICM

Two major value-added features of the Strategic Approach, relative to the international management of chemicals work that preceded it: • A strengthened focus on improved cross-sectoral CHEMICALS MANAGEMENTG governance for the sound management of chemicals at the national and local levels (i.e. rather than addressing ACTIVITIES IN OTHER MEA’S chemicals on a chemical by chemical for chemicals class basis exclusively); and

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY • Recognition that for sound management of chemicals to (NEMA) be advanced significantly beyond the pre-SAICM situation, there will need to be much stronger links established with the development planning priorities, processes and plans of developing countries.

Chemicals Management Activities 1 Chemicals Management Activities 2

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SAICM SAICM - Project strategy To be delivered through a partnership approach, with government • Uganda/UNEP/UNDP Partnership officials, local experts and UN experts working closely together as a team to support delivery of concrete results against the various Initiative for the Implementation of SAICM project activities to pursue the delivery of seven project outputs • 1: Establish or strengthen a functional national cross-sectoral, inter- • Project for enabling activities for ministerial coordination body in support of sustainable SMC mainstreaming. mainstreaming of SMC into development • 2: Qualify links between priority chemical management problems and planning human health, food security and environmental effects. • 3: Identify requirements for strengthening SMC governance regime. • Funding from Quick Start Programme • 4: Develop a phased plan for strengthening national SMC governance regime. (QSP) worth USD. 250,000 • 5: Quantify costs of inaction/benefits of action in management of chemical issues. • Project life of 18 months • 6: Mainstream priority SMC issues in national development policies and plans; • 7: Produce replicable results (Develop a communication strategy)

Chemicals Management Activities 3 Chemicals Management Activities 5

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SAICM – Project Aims SAICM – Project Implementation • Goal - Develop strategies for integration of sound NOTE: given the pervasive nature and management of chemicals into NDPs and importance of the subject of SMC; particularly programmes through MDG-based planning for taking into account the fact that chemicals do enhancement of environmental sustainability form a major part of socio-economic activities in • Long-term objective - ‘Strengthen cross-sectoral all sectors and variously affect the livelihoods of governance for SMC at the national and local levels and establish stronger SMC links with national people of all categories development planning priorities, processes and • Extensive Multi-sectoral and multi-agency plans to achieve the MDGs consultations undertaken • Immediate objective - Develop strategies for • Seven sectoral teams involving various integrating SMC into national development plans institutions tasked to gather and analyze data and programs

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1. Inadequate General Awareness SAICM – Implementation Status 2. Institutional Weakness • National Situation Report 3. Inadequate Facilities • Health & Environmental Linkages Report 4. Poor Waste management 5. Insufficient Governance (Legislation and • National Action Plan Policies) • Economic Valuation Report • Awareness Raising Strategy

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Participant’s List

NAME TITLE ORGANISATION PHYSICAL ADDRESS 1 Mr. Komayombi Commissioner , Ministry of Crop Protection Department, Bulegeya Crop Protection Agriculture , Animal P.O.Box 102, Industry and Entebbe Fisheries Tel: +256 414 320801 + 256 414 320115 Email: [email protected] 2 Mr. Odong Michael Principal Ministry of Crop Protection Department, Agricultural Agriculture , Animal P.O.Box 102, Inspector Industry and Entebbe Fisheries Tel: +256 414 320801 Mob: +256 772 592 265 Email [email protected] 3 Mr Byantwale T Senior Ministry of Crop Protection Department, Stephen Agricultural Agriculture , Animal P.O.Box 102, Inspector Industry and Entebbe Fisheries Tel: +256 414 320801 Mob: +256 772 513180 Email: [email protected] 4 Dr. Kiconco Doris Principal Ministry of Livestock Health and Entomology Veterinary Agriculture , Animal Department Inspector Industry and P.O.Box 513, Fisheries Entebbe Tel: +256 772 344217 Email: [email protected] 5 MS Dorothy District Wakiso District Wakiso District Local Government Nansubuga Agriculture Local Government P.O. Box 7218 Officer Wakiso Kampala Tel: + 256 701 443119 6 Mr. Mawanda Robert CBO Uganda Uganda Manufacturers Association Manufacturers ( UMA) Association ( UMA) UMA Show Grounds Kampala Tel +256 712 861147 7 Mr. Isaac I.G. Ntujju SAICM Project National National Environment Management Manager & Environment Authority ( NEMA) Environmental Management Plot 17/19/21 Inspector Authority ( NEMA) Jinja Road, P.O.Box 22255 Kampala Tel: + 256 414 251068 Mob: +256 772 699828 Email: [email protected] 8 Ms Kasedde Christine Environmental National National Environment Management Impact Environment Authority ( NEMA) Assessment Management Plot 17/19/21

Officer/ Authority ( NEMA) Jinja Road, Focal Point – P.O.Box 22255 Stockholm Kampala Convention Tel: + 256 414 251068 Mob: + 256 774 686013 Email: [email protected] 9 Mr. Dick Lufaafa Environmental National National Environment Management Monitoring Environment Authority ( NEMA) Officer Management Plot 17/19/21 Focal Point- Basel Authority ( NEMA) Jinja Road, Convention P.O.Box 22255 Kampala Tel: + 256 414 251068 Mob: + 256 772 590226 Email: [email protected] 10 Mr. Mugabi Stephen Assistant Ministry of Water Ministry of Water and Environment David Commissioner- and Environment P.O.Box 20026 Environment Kampala Affairs/ +256 782 059294 DNA Rotterdam [email protected] Convention- Industrial Chemicals 11 Mr. Sebutare Gilbert Agricultural Ministry of Crop Protection Department, Inspector Agriculture , Animal P.O.Box 102, Industry and Entebbe Fisheries Tel: +256 414 320801 +256 772 841459 Email: [email protected] 12 Dr. Ndifuna Abdul Head Certification Uganda National Uganda National Bureau of Standards Bureau of Standards Plot M217, Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 6329 Kampala Tel: +256 774 014121 Email: [email protected], [email protected] 13 Mr. Nsubuga Principal Government Government Chemist Emmanuel Government Chemist Plot 2 LOURDEL Road Analyst P.O. Box 2174 Kampala Mob: + 256 712 979666 Email: [email protected] 14 Mr Matovu Steven Chairman Crop Life Uganda Crop Life Uganda John Marcos House Plot 43, Nkrumah Road P.O.Box 36062 Kampala Tel: +256 772 404101

15 Mr. Koluo Francis Senior Ministry of Ministry of Tourism , Trade and Commercial Tourism , Trade and Industry Officer/ External Industry Farmers’ House Trade Parliamentary Avenue P.O.Box 7103, Kampala Tel: +256 414 314280 Email [email protected],[email protected] 16 Batanda David Media/ARC Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture , Animal Agriculture , Animal Industry and Fisheries Industry and Media and Information Section Fisheries P.O.Box 102, Entebbe Email: [email protected] 17 Mr. Mugerwa Patrick Organising National Union of National Union of Plantation and Secretary Plantation and Agricultural Workers (U) –NUPAWU Agricultural Plot 27 Ntenga Road, Lugazi Workers (U) - P.O.Box 6902 NUPAWU Kampala Tel: +256 772 685126 18 MS Cate Nakatugga Internal Auditor/ Uganda Flower Uganda Flower Exporters Association Adilu GAP Exporters ( UFEA) Association (UFEA) UMA Show Grounds P.O.Box 29558 Kampala Tel +256 312 263320 Mob: +256 773 003713 Email: [email protected] [email protected] 20 Ms Ann Maria Consumer Consumer Education Consumer Education Trust Nakimera Awareness Officer Trust (CONSENT) (CONSENT) Ambassador House, Room DFF07 P.O.Box 1433, Kampala Tel: + 256 312 275996 Mob: + 256 751 512400 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

FACILITATORS 1 Dr. Francisca Katagira Assistant Director, Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security Plant Health Agriculture, Food & Cooperatives Services Security & Plant Health Section Cooperatives P.O. Box 9071, DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA Tel ( Office): +255 (0) 22 2865642

Mobile +255 713 429252 Email: [email protected] 2. Ms Hannah Clarendon Crop Protection Food and FAO Regional Office for Africa Officer Agriculture Gammel Abdul Nasser Road Organization of the P.O. Box GP 1628 United Nations Accra ( FAO) Ghana Tel: (+233-21) 675000 ext 3137 (+233-21) 7010930 ext 3137 Fax : (+233-21) 7010943/668 427 Email: [email protected] 3. Mr. Alexander Programme Rotterdam United Nations Environment Mangwiro Officer Convention Programme (UNEP) Secretariat 11-13, Chemin des Anemones CH-1219 Chatelaine Geneva, Switzerland Tel ( +41 22) 917 8458 Fax ( +41 22) 917 8082 Email: [email protected]