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Complementing the High-Level Briefing, the #UNECE Secretariat is holding a briefing for the Focal Points and other stakeholders of the Industrial Accidents Convention on the forthcoming #CoP14 to support preparation and provide an opportunity to pose questions.

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Ahead of COP14 in #Geneva on 9–10 December, Chair Marie-Claire Lhenry of #France highlights key priorities: strengthening Natech risk management, addressing industrial safety challenges linked to the energy transition and securing commitments.

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40 years after the Sandoz chemical accident, Paola Deda of #UNECE highlights the growing importance of the Convention as climate hazards, urbanization and emerging technologies reshape risks. She calls for stronger prevention and cooperation ahead of the December COP.

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With Industrial Accidents Convention CoP-14 taking place on 9-10 December, Secretary Franziska Hirsch provides an overview of the key agenda items over two days, with a high-level dialogue on Natech risk management.

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Key decisions for adoption include: 🔸 Amending Guidelines to facilitate identification of hazardous activities on tailings management facilities 🔸 Strengthening intl cooperation to advance industrial safety of energy transition 🔸 Guiding principles for financial assistance

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Following a presentation on elections at the upcoming meeting, the Secretariat presented an overview of the Global seminar on the Safe and Secure Management of Hazardous Chemicals, taking place on 8 December, which will include an opening high-level panel and launch of a report.