Consultation and periodic dialogue with Chile

Consulta y diálogo

The Committee to Support Implementation and Compliance, within the framework of its function of consultation and periodic dialogue with the Parties, will visit the Republic of Chile from November 4 to 8, 2024.

The visit will be carried out in accordance with the Rules relating to the Structure and Function of the Committee (COP decision I/3) and its Working Modalities (LC/TS.2024/33), addressing the agenda agreed upon between the Republic of Chile and the Committee.

LIST OF TOPICS

1. Pollutant release and transfer register covering air, water, soil and subsoil pollutants, as well as materials and waste (PRTR) (Article 7.4 of the Escazú Agreement)

Implementation status of article 6.4 of the Escazú Agreement.
Knowledge and use by the different interested stakeholders.
Measures to support persons and groups in vulnerable situations.

2. Participation of the public in the decision-making process from the early stages (Article 7.4 of the Escazú Agreement)

Early participation in decision-making processes on activities and projects that have or may have a significant impact on the environment, including experiences in the Environmental Impact Assessment System.
Early participation in other decision-making processes of public interest, with emphasis on climate change such as the Chilean Strategy for Capacity-Building and Climate Empowerment (EDCE).
Measures to support persons and groups in vulnerable situations.

3. Access to justice under Article 8.3 a and b of the Escazú Agreement

Access to expertise.
Effective procedures that are not prohibitively expensive.
Measures to support persons and groups in vulnerable situations.

Your participation is important!

To gather background information on the above issues and support the Committee in its preparation for the consultation and dialogue with Chile, please participate by answering the following public survey (only available in spanish).

You can also attach the inputs or documents that you consider relevant HERE (only available in spanish).

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The consultation process, originally scheduled to end on October 11, 2024, has been extended. You now have until October 21, 2024, at 11:59 PM Chile time (UTC-3) to participate.

Don't miss this opportunity!