The Training Program on Capacity Building for Chemical Emergency Preparedness under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation opened Sept. 23 in Kaohsiung City, to ensure a swift response to chemical incidents, reduce environmental impact and enhance human safety. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, the six-day event involves 25 representatives from eight APEC member economies including Malaysia, Peru, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as non-member countries such as France and Poland.
During his opening remarks by the MOENV it was mentioned that there is an increase in the number of cross-border accidents involving hazardous substances, and that scenario training helps APEC member economies enhance capabilities in key issues such as hazard identification, on-site detection and incident response.
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