Overview of risk assessment methods

The 1992 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents entered into force in 2000, aiming to help its Parties prevent, prepare for, and respond to industrial accidents, especially those that can have transboundary effects. The Convention fosters transboundary cooperation in industrial accident prevention, preparedness and response among its Parties and beyond, including in countries of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia beneficiaries of the Convention’s Assistance and Cooperation Programme. The workplan will guide the Convention’s Parties, non-Parties in the UNECE region, the Bureau, the Working Group on Implementation, the Joint Expert Group on Water and Industrial Accidents (Joint Expert Group) and the secretariat in their activities. Activities are mainly focused on the UNECE region, but can also benefit States members of the United Nations beyond the region, in line with the communication, outreach and engagement strategies.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Clean Water and Sanitation

Sustainable Cities and Communities