The International Conference on Chemicals Management was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 4 to 6 February 2006. The high-level and multi-sectoral meeting was attended by over 600 participants from more than 140 Governments and numerous intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. Participants completed negotiations and adopted the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management, consisting of the Dubai Declaration on International Chemicals Management (SAICM), the Overarching Policy Strategy and the Global Plan of Action. SAICM sets out a road map for achievement of the WSSD 2002 goal for the sound management of chemicals and includes the establishment of a "Quick Start Programme" with a Trust Fund to start country level implementation work quickly. With the report of meeting report and SAICM documents. In English, French and Spanish.
