Overview
The high-level segment will take place at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG) and the nearby Varembé Conference Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, on the afternoon of Wednesday 30 April and on the morning of Thursday 1 May 2025.
Objective
The objective of the high-level segment is to provide an interactive, dynamic and inclusive platform for ministers and deputy ministers (or their equivalent) to exchange experiences and to provide political leadership for renewed commitment towards the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, as well as, to raise awareness on how the three conventions contribute towards addressing the environmental crises of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change. In doing so, the high-level segment aims to raise political awareness of and support for the conventions, as well as promote a dialogue among ministers, and between ministers, deputy ministers and other high-level representatives.
Theme
The 2025 meetings of the conferences of the Parties and the high-level segment will focus on the theme: “Make Visible the Invisible: Sound management of chemicals and wastes”. The theme will be conducive to facilitating exchanges and discussions around the objectives set for the event and contribute to relevant, tangible outcomes, as well as to raising awareness on the work of the conventions.
Further information on the High-level Segment will be posted here once available.