At the same time, it summarizes the achievements of SAICM and other initiatives in the area of international chemicals management. This has ensured broad participation and the presentation of different perspectives on issues, thereby enhancing the legitimacy of SAICM. To realise effective stakeholder participation, general awareness-raising is important, it provides motivation and tools to become active in the development and implementation of the policy framework. This was the case, for example, during ICCM4, where a strong interest group blocked progress towards the adoption of stringent actions on endocrine disrupting chemicals. Notably, intergovernmental organizations (UN-based and others), non-governmental organizations, and the chemical industry are fundamental participants.