Strongly condemns the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes, which have a negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights;
2
Acknowledges with appreciation the work undertaken by the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights;
3
Notes the report of the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights (A/HRC/12/26) on the adverse effects of shipbreaking on the enjoyment of human rights;
4
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Special Rapporteur on his visits to Côte d’Ivoire, from 4 to 8 August 2008, and to the Netherlands, from 26 to 28 November 2008 (A/HRC/12/26/Add.2), and of the recommendations contained therein;
5
Decides to hold a panel discussion on the matter at its thirteenth session, with equitable geographic and gender participation of relevant experts and representatives of civil society, with a view to inform the future work of the Special Rapporteur;
6
Invitesthe above-mentioned panel:
a
To undertake comprehensive discussion on existing problems, new trends and solutions to the national and transboundary movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes, which have a negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights, in particular in developing countries;
b
To examine the impact of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes in all countries, in particular developing countries, on the enjoyment of all human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights and the right to development;
c
To discuss the current trends, good practices, challenges and possible solutions in this area with regard to human rights, and to consider possible measures to reduce and eradicate the negative impact of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights;
7
Requeststhe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide the necessary assistance and support for the panel discussion to be held, within existing resources.
The resolutions and decisions adopted by the Human Rights Council will be contained in the report of the Council on its twelfth session (A/HRC/12/50), chap. I.
