negotiating process on a global legallybinding instrument on mercury to address the risks to human healthand the environment and call for a successful outcome of thenegotiations.222.We recognize that the phase-out of ozone depleting substances (ODS)is resulting in a rapid increase in the use and release of highglobal warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to theenvironment. We support a gradual phase-down in the consumption andproduction of HFCs.223.We acknowledge that sustainable and adequate long-term funding is akey element for the sound management of chemicals and waste, inparticular in developing countries. In this regard, we welcome theConsultative Process on Financing Options for Chemicals and Waste,initiated to consider the need for heightened efforts to increase thepolitical priority accorded to sound management of chemicals andwaste and the increased need for sustainable, predictable, adequateand accessible financing for the chemicals and waste agenda. We lookforward to the forthcoming proposals by the Executive Director ofUNEP, which will be considered by the International Conference onChemicals Management and 27th session of the UNEP Governing Council.Sustainableconsumption and production224.We recall the commitments made in the Rio Declaration, Agenda 21 andthe JPOI on sustainable consumption and production and, inparticular, the request in chapter 3 of JPOI, to encourage andpromote the development of a 10 Year Framework Programmes (10YFP). Werecognize that fundamental changes in the way societies consume andproduce are indispensable for achieving global sustainabledevelopment.225.Countries reaffirm the commitments they have made to phase outharmful and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wastefulconsumption and undermine sustainable development. We invite othersto consider rationalizing inefficient fossil fuel subsidies byremoving market distortions, including restructuring taxation andphasing out harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect theirenvironmental impacts, with such policies taking fully into accountthe specific needs and conditions of developing countries, with theaim of minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their developmentand in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities.226.We adopt the 10-Year Framework of Programmes (10YFP) on sustainableconsumption and production (SCP) as contained in document A/CONF/XXand highlight that the programmes included in the 10YFP arevoluntary. We invite the UN General Assembly at its 67th Session todesignate a UN Member State body to take any necessary steps to fullyoperationalize the framework.Mining227.We acknowledge that minerals and metals make a major contribution tothe world economy and modern societies. We note that miningindustries are important to all countries with mineral resources, inparticular developing countries. We also note that mining offers theopportunity to catalyze broad-based economic development, reducepoverty and assist countries in meeting internationally agreeddevelopment goals, including the MDGs, when managed effectively andproperly. We acknowledge that countries have the sovereign right todevelop their mineral resources according to their nationalpriorities, and responsibility regarding the exploitation ofresources described in the Rio Principles. We further acknowledgethat mining activities should maximize social and economic benefitsas well as effectively address negative environmental and socialimpacts. In this regard, we recognize that governments need strongcapacities to develop, manage, and regulate their mining industriesin the interest of sustainable development.228.We recognize the importance of strong and effective legal andregulatory frameworks, policies and practices for the mining sectorthat deliver economic and social benefits and include effectivesafeguards that reduce social and environmental impacts as well