Albania commits to prepare for the first time the national plan on chemicals safe management, as a legal requirement of the law 27/2016 “On chemicals management”. This plan will determine the objectives and measures that will be implemented in the next 5 years in Albania in order to protect people and the environment against toxic and dangerous chemicals.
Partners include the Sweden Chemicals Agency (KemI) and SIDA.
The commitment is relevant to SDGs 3, 6, 8, 9 and 12.
The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.
Albania commits to update the National Ambient Air Quality Strategy, approved by Decision of Council of Ministers no. 594, of 10.9.2014, or draft a New Strategy and to develop a set of air quality indicators for the updated/new strategy to track implementation.
Air pollution policy can significantly contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals, notably to: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all; end hunger, achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture; make cities and human settlements safe and sustainable; ensure access to sustainable and modern energy for all; and protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and halt biodiversity loss.
The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.