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Countdown to the 20th meeting of the Chemical Review Committee

Countdown to the 20th meeting of the Chemical Review Committee

Just before the start of the 20th meeting of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC), we talked to Christine Fuell, Senior Technical Officer and Team Leader in FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) and Executive Secretary ad interim of the Rotterdam Convention.

Innovative Solutions on Waste and Chemicals Management Spotlighted at the 2024 One Planet Network Forum

Innovative Solutions on Waste and Chemicals Management Spotlighted at the 2024 One Planet Network Forum

On 12-13 September 2024, the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions participated in the One Planet Network Forum, a global event hosted by UNEP and the Government of Brazil to accelerate the implementation of the Global Strategy on Sustainable Consumption and Production and SDG12.

Preparations are underway for the 20th meeting of the POPRC

Preparations are underway for the 20th meeting of the POPRC

The twentieth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee of the Stockholm Convention will take place from 23 to 27 September 2024, at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, back to back with the twentieth meeting of the Chemical Review Committee of the Rotterdam Convention.

Preparations are underway for the 20th meeting of the CRC

Preparations are underway for the 20th meeting of the CRC

The twentieth meeting of the Chemical Review Committee of the Rotterdam Convention will take place from 17 to 20 September 2024, at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, back-to-back with the twentieth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee of the Stockholm Convention. Pre-meetings of the intersessional task groups will be held on 16 September 2024.

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    Experts on the review of Annexes to the Basel Convention resume their sixth meeting in Geneva

    Experts on the review of Annexes to the Basel Convention resume their sixth meeting in Geneva

    On 3-6 September 2024, experts on the review of Annexes resume their sixth meeting in Geneva to finalize the amendments proposal on Annex IV to the Basel Convention on disposal operations.

    Basel Convention Compliance Mechanism supports countries’ efforts to develop stronger national legislation and address the illegal traffic of wastes

    Basel Convention Compliance Mechanism supports countries’ efforts to develop stronger national legislation and address the illegal traffic of wastes

    The Basel Convention Implementation and Compliance Committee convened its sixteenth meeting in Geneva on 23 and 24 June and from 29 June to 2 July 2024. 

    Extension of deadline to submit comments on the draft updated guidance on BAT and BEP for the management of sites contaminated with POPs

    Extension of deadline to submit comments on the draft updated guidance on BAT and BEP for the management of sites contaminated with POPs

    Parties and observers to the Stockholm Convention are invited to submit by 1 August 2024 (extended deadline), comments on the draft updated guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices for the management of sites contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. A form is available for the collection of comments on the guidance in a structured manner.

    The 14th meeting of the Basel Convention OEWG opened in Geneva on 25 June 2024

    The 14th meeting of the Basel Convention OEWG opened in Geneva on 25 June 2024

    On Tuesday 25 June 2024. Co-Chairs Lendita Dika (North Macedonia) and Judith Torres (Uruguay) welcomed over 360 participants to the meeting, encouraging them to engage actively and share insights to further strengthen the Basel Convention. The meeting is being held in Geneva, Switzerland from 25 to 28 June 2024.

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