The plans have to specify the information to be provided to the public in the case of an accident. Some cities, such as Barranquilla and Cartagena, have successfully implemented the UNEP-APELL (Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level) programme led by the business sector. However, it is not clear if the CARs are sufficiently equipped to provide adequate oversight of industry’s efforts to prevent and respond to chemical accidents. The existing arrangements, and associated resource requirements, should be reviewed and strengthened.