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Communication regarding COVID-19 and upcoming BRS meetings

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COVID19: Factsheet on Environmentally Sound Management of Medical Waste available online

Download the Basel Convention’s guidance document on how to manage medical waste in the most sustainable manner.

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BRS Secretariat urges sound management of medical and household waste as part of COVID-19 response

Read the Secretariat’s Press Release on the need to prioritise waste management during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Certainty amid the uncertainties

As the world grapples with the human health and socio-economic challenges associated with COVID19, our thoughts and gratitude go to all medical and essential professionals around the globe fighting this global pandemic.

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Now online: Frequently-Asked-Questions on the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments

Adopted by Parties one year ago in May 2019, the Amendments become effective on 1 January 2021. Learn all you need to know by consulting the Secretariat’s FAQ, newly online.

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Key waste management meeting goes ahead as international community focusses on implementation matters

The 14th meeting of the Basel Convention’s Implementation and Compliance Committee, online from 29 June to 3 July, will initiate its work with the consideration of 8 specific submissions from Parties.

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On lock-down or working from home? Why not learn about electronic waste?

The UN Massive Open Online Course on E-waste is open to all: join the webinar to find out if its for you.

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51st edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular now online

Key document on Prior Informed Consent issued for 51st time, sharing information to assist and inform Parties for better decision-making regarding pesticides and chemicals.

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Ghana updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

To rid the world of POPs, Ghana has transmitted its updated NIP, addressing amendments made at COP-4, COP-5 and COP-6.

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Save the date: Dates and venue for the 2021 BRS COPs

The Basel Convention’s COP-15, the Rotterdam Convention’s COP-10 and the Stockholm Convention’s COP-10 will be held back-to-back in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19 to 30 July 2021.

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Rotterdam Convention’s 16th meeting of the Chemicals Review Committee (CRC) to be held online, 8-11 September 2020

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau of CRC has decided that CRC-16 will be held by electronic means.

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Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm conventions described as environmental governance “Hits of 2019” by IISD

Read the Earth Negotiations Bulletin’s review “State of Global Environmental Governance 2019” published recently by the International Institute for Sustainable Development

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Rotterdam Convention’s Final Validation Workshop takes place in Lao PDR for project on pesticides survey

Government and stakeholders address Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHP) and Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPF) at national workshop on 28 May 2020.

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