Annex III - Measurability structure

Annex III - Measurability structure

1.    The measurability structure and indicators address all the components of the Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste, in particular the strategic objectives and targets in the table below. The structure facilitates the reporting and monitoring of progress and impact in the implementation of the Framework and contributes to assessing progress towards the vision. 
2.    The measurability structure is composed of the following types of indicators for assessing the implementation of the Framework: 
(a)    High-level indicators to measure progress towards the vision, in relation to the impacts of chemicals and waste on human health and on the environment; 
(b)    Headline indicators, when identified, to measure impact against the strategic objectives; 
(c)    Process indicators that measure actions taken and impact indicators that measure results achieved against the targets;
(d)    Other indicators, as decided. 
3.    All indicators in the measurability structure will be either from a list of readily available existing indicators or new indicators. They will meet the following criteria: 
(a)    Relevance and/or meaningfulness to the Framework; 
(b)    Availability of data to create a baseline and to assess progress; 
(c)    Have a designated custodian;
(d)    Allow for regular updating to help ensure sustainability of the measurement; 
(e)    Allow for easy access to data and enable stakeholder participation in data collection; 
(f)    Data comparability through standardized methodologies.
 

Table: Measurability structure for tracking progress in the implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste

a As relevant, indicators may be used to track progress for multiple targets and may qualify as headline indicators for measuring the achievement of strategic objectives.