A/HRC/RES/45/17 global goal to minimize the adverse impacts of chemicals and waste will not be achieved by 2020,1 Recalling its resolution 42/21 of 26 September 2019 on the protection of the rights of workers exposed to hazardous substances and wastes, in which it encouraged States, business enterprises and other actors to implement the 15 principles on human rights and the protection of workers from exposure to toxic substances2 to help them to protect workers from unsafe exposure to hazardous substances and to provide remedies for violations and abuses of workers’ rights, Reaffirming that the way hazardous substances and wastes are managed throughout their life cycle, including manufacturing, distribution, use and final disposal, may have an adverse impact on the full enjoyment of human rights, Welcoming the work carried out, in accordance with his mandate, by the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, including on guidelines for good practices in relation to human rights and hazardous substances and wastes; the situation of persons at higher risk of exposure, including during childhood, to toxic chemicals and pollution, and workers’ exposure to hazardous substances; the right to information on hazardous substances and wastes; pesticides and the right to food; and human rights issues relating to all business enterprises, both transnational and other, regarding the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, 1. Takes note of the report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes to the Human Rights Council at its forty-fifth session,3 and requests the Special Rapporteur, in accordance with his mandate, to continue to provide detailed, up-to-date information on the adverse consequences for the full enjoyment of human rights of managing and disposing of hazardous substances and wastes, in an unlawful manner, which may include information on: (a) The adverse consequences for persons and groups in vulnerable situations, including indigenous peoples; (b) The science-policy interface as regards the risks associated with the life cycle of hazardous substances and wastes, including the risks to the right to freedom of expression, which includes the freedom to seek, receive and impart information, and the right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress; (c) The developments, gaps and shortcomings in the effectiveness of international regulatory mechanisms concerning hazardous substances and wastes and their impact on the enjoyment of human rights, including with respect to emerging chemicals and waste management and disposal issues; (d) Human rights issues relating to all business enterprises, both transnational and other, regarding the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes; 2. Decides to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes for a period of three years, and invites him to report to the Human Rights Council in accordance with its programme of work and annually to the General Assembly; 3. Encourages the Special Rapporteur to continue his close cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Environment Assembly, relevant United Nations specialized agencies, such as the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization, and the secretariats of the international environmental 1 2 3 2 UNEP/EA.4/21, p. 2. See A/HRC/42/41. A/HRC/45/12.