https://www.brsmeas.org RSS feeds for BRS Conventions 60 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724891&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/Implementation/Gender/BRSGenderActionPlan/Overview/tabid/7998/language/en-US/Default.aspx The BRS Conventions Secretariat joins the global community in honouring the leadership and achievements of women working to protect human health and the environment. Home Page top left box, News Story Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724891 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724889&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Plasticwaste/Technicalassistance/Workshops/PlasticWasteSenegalCaboVerde2026/tabid/10508/Default.aspx This week, the BRS Secretariat is bringing together partners in Senegal and Cabo Verde to strengthen national capacities to prevent and reduce plastic waste, enhance control of transboundary movements of waste, and promote its environmentally sound management. Home Page top left box, News Story Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724889 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724880&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Workshops/EwasteWorkshopSlovakiaFeb26/tabid/10474/Default.aspx Enforcement and customs authorities from nine Eastern European countries convene in Slovakia to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation on implementing the Basel Convention e-waste amendments, which entered into force on 1 January 2025. Home Page top left box, News Story Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724880 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724872&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Plasticwaste/PlasticWastePartnership/PWPpilotprojects/Thirdcallforproposals/tabid/10191/Default.aspx The Basel Convention Partnership on Plastic Waste (PWP) has selected a new cohort of pilot projects under its third call for proposals, bringing the total to 50 projects worldwide. Home Page top left box, News Story Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724872 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724873&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/Publications/ScientificandTechnicalPublications/tabid/3790/language/en-US/Default.aspx   Home Page body, News Story Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724873 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724869&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/Decisionmaking/Chairsandnegotiators/Trainingmanuals/tabid/9630/language/en-US/Default.aspx A leaflet on how to prepare for and participate effectively in meetings of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions is now available in all official languages of the United Nations.. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724869 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724863&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Partnerships/PACEII/Meetings/PACEII2Jan2026/tabid/10417/Default.aspx Bratislava, Slovakia from 27 to 29 January 2026 Home Page body, News Story Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724863 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724861&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/OpenendedWorkingGroup(OEWG)/Meetings/OEWG15/Registration/tabid/10472/Default.aspx Register via the BRS Secretariat online registration platform for the OEWG meetings taking place from 23-26 June 2026 in Geneva. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724861 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724855&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.unep.org/resources/report/greening-blue-annual-report-2025-environmental-performance-un-system The report presents the environmental performance of the UN system and its continuing progress toward environmental sustainability. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724855 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724846&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://chm.pops.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties/Meetings/COP12/tabid/9744/Default.aspx Read the advance English version of the report of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention.  Home Page body, News Story, 2025 COPs Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724846 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724839&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/Partners/UNEP/UNEA/UNEA7/tabid/10448/language/en-US/Default.aspx UNEA-7 ended with decisions that show multilateralism remains a cornerstone for addressing global challenges towards tackling the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.  Home Page body, News Story Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724839 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724838&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/62ndeditionPICCircular/tabid/10445/language/en-US/Default.aspx The PIC Circular is a key document in the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention, both for the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure and as a mechanism for the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724838 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724829&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties/Meetings/COP18/tabid/10436/Default.aspx In 2027, environmental leaders from around the world will meet in Panama for the Conferences of Parties to the Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to strengthen global governance on hazardous chemicals and waste and advancing coordinated action to protect human health and the environment. Home Page body, News Story Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724829 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724823&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/Plasticonthepeaks/tabid/10443/language/en-US/Default.aspx 2025 is the International Year of the Preservation of Glaciers and today is also International Mountains Day. Mountains are home to unique ecosystems, but a silent crisis is unfolding with plastic waste invading these pristine landscapes. Home Page body, News Story Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724823 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724821&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/SCCC1PR/tabid/10433/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Committee held its long-awaited inaugural meeting, setting in motion a comprehensive agenda aimed at securing the implementation and compliance with the obligations under the Convention. Home Page body, Press Release, News Story Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724821 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724815&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/BRSatUNEA7/tabid/10429/language/en-US/Default.aspx The seventh session of UNEA, to be held from 8-12 December 2025, provides a key platform to deepen global cooperation and advance sustainable solutions to address global environmental challenges for a safer, more resilient planet.  Home Page body, News Story Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724815 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724813&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Wastebatteries/Meetings/WasteBatteriesSIWG3Dec2025/tabid/10342/Default.aspx The 3rd meeting of the small intersessional working group on waste batteries technical guidelines is being held in Geneva, Switzerland from 1 to 4 December 2025. The SIWG aims to advance the work on the development and updating of the technical guidelines on waste batteries, for consideration by the Basel Convention OEWG scheduled in June 2026. Home Page body, News Story Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724813 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724806&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pic.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Workshops/WorkshopMexicoNov2025/tabid/10343/language/en-US/Default.aspx A five-day workshop organized by the Rotterdam Convention and Mexico’s SEMARNAT to train national authorities and Latin American officers on pesticide evaluation, regulatory updates, Pesticide risk evaluation successes, EU methods, and practical environmental risk evaluation exercises. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724806 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724799&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/InterviewwithSCComplianceChairJimenaNieto/tabid/10406/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Stockholm Convention Compliance Committee is convening its first meeting in Geneva from 24–26 November 2025. We spoke with Chair Jimena Nieto Carrasco about the Committee’s priorities, lessons learned from other multilateral environmental agreements, and how it plans to support Parties in meeting their obligations under the Convention. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724799 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724796&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/LegalClarity/Meetings/7thRAEWGmtg/tabid/10340/Default.aspx On 24-26 November 2025, experts on the review of Annexes resume their seventh meeting in Geneva to continue to develop draft recommendations on the review of Annexes I and III, which define the categories of wastes to be controlled and their hazardous characteristics. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724796 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724789&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/Default.aspx?tabid=3574&meetId=997AF124-CDBB-F011-90DA-005056A3140F&lang=en The objective of this webinar is to provide Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, Regional Centers and observers with information on the integration of the implementation of the BRS conventions in United Nations Cooperation Frameworks. Home Page body, News Story, Webinars Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724789 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724791&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://chm.pops.int/Implementation/tabid/10355 The meeting will focus on organizing and guiding intersessional work arising from COP-12 decisions related to the update of BAT/BEP guidelines and guidance, and on agreeing the next steps to develop these documents for submission to COP-13. Home Page body, News Story Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724791 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724790&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Countries/NationalReporting/ElectronicReportingSystem/tabid/3356/Default.aspx Parties to the Basel Convention can now submit their 2024 national reports through the electronic reporting system. Ensure timely compliance and contribute to global efforts in managing hazardous waste responsibly. Home Page body, News Story Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724790 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724787&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.unep.org/globalmercurypartnership/events/unep-event/mercury-wastes-management-countries-latest-advances-and-experience-protecting The event will provide updates on the work on ESM of mercury wastes under the Basel Convention and present training tools on the coordinated implementation of the Basel and the Minamata conventions regarding mercury waste thresholds under the Minamata Convention. News Story Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724787 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724782&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://minamataconvention.org/en/meetings/cop6#knowledge-labs Explore the power of data to support integrated chemicals management, learn from mercury success stories, and in science-policy collaborations including with the Stockholm Convention’s Global Monitoring Plan. News Story Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724782 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724781&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/BRSatMinamataCOP6/tabid/10392/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions joins global efforts to tackle mercury pollution at the Minamata Convention COP-6 News Story Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724781 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724774&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/POPRCChairPeterDawsoninterview/tabid/10386/language/en-US/Default.aspx After six years as chair of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC), Peter Dawson looks back on his journey filled of global collaboration. Home Page body, News Story, Speech Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724774 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724769&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pic.int/Implementation/PublicAwareness/NewsFeatures/ListingofcarbosulfanandfenthioninAnnexIII/tabid/10381/language/en-US/Default.aspx The amendments to list carbosulfan and fenthion in Annex III enter into force on 22 October 2025. Parties are invited to provide their import responses. News Story Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724769 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724757&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/IntEWasteDayMOOCpressrelease/tabid/10379/language/en-US/Default.aspx By 2050, there will be more than an estimated 130 million metric tons of e-waste produced per year, with many products containing Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) - rare elements essential for creating these technologies - and the focus for International E-Waste Day 2025. Today the BRS Conventions Secretariat is also proud to launch an updated Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), on the E-waste challenge, both in English and in Spanish. Press Release Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724757 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724752&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/POPRC21PressRelease/tabid/10375/language/en-US/Default.aspx UN scientific committee agrees that polybrominated dioxins and furans and mixed polybrominated and polychlorinated dioxins and furans meet all criteria for persistent organic pollutants but defers its decision on moving to the next stage for global action under the Stockholm Convention. Press Release Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724752 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724747&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/InterviewwithCRC21ChairZukie/tabid/10368/language/en-US/Default.aspx At the end of her tenure as Chair of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) of the Rotterdam Convention, Noluzuko “Zukie” Gwayi shares her reflections on the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned over the past eight years. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724747 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724746&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/CRC21PressRelease/tabid/10365/language/en-US/Default.aspx Rome, Italy, 26 September 2025 - From household gardens to large-scale agriculture, pesticides are widely used around the world, but many carries hidden dangers. At a time when one in eleven people face hunger, the sound management of pesticides, together with sustainable agriculture and food systems that protect both people and the environment, is more important than ever. Home Page body, Press Release Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724746 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724738&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pic.int/TheConvention/ChemicalReviewCommittee/Meetings/CRC21/Overview/tabid/10231/language/en-US/Default.aspx The 21st meeting of the Chemical Review Committee will open on 23 September 2025 in Rome. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724738 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724729&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/Overview/tabid/9742/language/en-US/Default.aspx#28747 Read the advance English version of the report of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention. News Story Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724729 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724727&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/2millionsdeurospourBRS/tabid/10330/language/en-US/Default.aspx Le Secrétariat BRS et le FFEM viennent de signer un accord de financement de 2 millions d’euros pour combattre la pollution plastique au Cabo Verde, au Sénégal et dans l’ensemble de l’Afrique de l’Ouest francophone. Consultez le communiqué de presse en anglais ici.--> Press Release Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724727 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724726&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/2€MillionBoosttoBRS/tabid/10329/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Secretariat and the FFEM have signed a €2 million financing agreement to tackle plastic pollution in Cabo Verde, Senegal, and French-speaking West Africa.  Read the press release in French here. --> Home Page body, Press Release Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724726 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724704&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/Overview/tabid/9742/language/en-US/Default.aspx View and download the decisions adopted by the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions at their 2025 meetings. Home Page body, News Story Wed, 28 May 2025 13:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724704 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724689&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/COPs2025closure/tabid/10258/language/en-US/Default.aspx Geneva, Switzerland, 9 May 2025 — Governments from 180 countries adopted a series of bold decisions to advance the sound management of chemicals and wastes, protect human health, safeguard the environment and biodiversity and contribute to tackling climate change. Home Page body, Press Release, Mobile App - News, 2025 COPs Mon, 12 May 2025 04:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724689 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724655&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/COPs2025FelixNeureuther/tabid/10256/language/en-US/Default.aspx Renowned alpine ski legend joins global push to protect mountain ecosystems from plastic and chemical pollution. Home Page body, Press Release, 2025 COPs, Celebrity News, Felix Neureuther Tue, 06 May 2025 07:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724655 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724654&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/CleanMountainsandGlaciers/tabid/10255/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions proudly welcomes an alpine ski legend and environmental champion as our new BRS Advocate for Clean Mountains and Glaciers! Home Page body, News Story, 2025 COPs Mon, 05 May 2025 13:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724654 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724653&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/COPs2025Indiaministerpost/tabid/10254/language/en-US/Default.aspx Read the original press release by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change – Government of India (PIB). Home Page body, News Story, 2025 COPs Sun, 04 May 2025 14:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724653 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724652&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/COP2025HLSPR/tabid/10253/language/en-US/Default.aspx Global leaders convened in Geneva for the BRS COPs High-level Segment, reaffirming their commitment to tackling pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss through stronger chemicals and waste management. Ministers emphasized circular economy policies, innovative financing, and inclusive global cooperation to drive effective, sustainable solutions. Home Page body, Press Release, News Story, 2025 COPs Sun, 04 May 2025 07:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724652 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724650&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/COP2025MediaAdvisory/tabid/10252/language/en-US/Default.aspx Over 1,600 participants from 170 countries have gathered in Geneva for the 2025 BRS COPs to tackle hazardous chemicals and waste. A High-Level Segment will drive global action on pollution, circularity, and implementation under the theme “Make Visible the Invisible.” Press Release, News Story, 2025 COPs Thu, 01 May 2025 09:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724650 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724644&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/NewsRoom/tabid/10251/language/en-US/Default.aspx We invite you to be a part of the second day of the ministerial interactive discussions where outcomes on the sub-themes pollution, circularity, and implementation will be presented and discussed, available in six languages. Home Page body, News Story Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724644 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724633&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 http://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/NewsRoom/tabid/10251/language/en-US/Default.aspx#28711 The Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions are now underway from 28 April to 9 May. Join the global effort to make the invisible visible. Explore our daily video highlights and photo gallery in the BRS COPs 2025 Newsroom. Home Page body, 2025 COPs Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724633 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724631&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/NewsRoom/tabid/10251/language/en-US/Default.aspx Be part of the global conversation on pollution, circularity, and implementation. Watch the Opening Ceremony discussions on YouTube in 6 languages : Watch in Arabic Watch in Chinese Watch in English Watch in French Watch in Spanish Watch in Russian News Story, 2025 COPs Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724631 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724632&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 http://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/NewsRoom/tabid/10251/language/en-US/Default.aspx Be part of the global conversation on pollution, circularity, and implementation. Watch the Opening Ceremony discussions live on YouTube, available in six languages. Home Page body Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724632 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724625&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pic.int/Implementation/ELearningTools/DeepdiveintotheRotterdamConvention/tabid/10225/language/en-US/Default.aspx   Home Page body Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724625 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724618&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/Sideevents/tabid/10110/language/en-US/Default.aspx The 2025 BRS COPs side events officially kicked off yesterday, bringing together bold ideas and technical solutions for sound chemicals and waste management. Home Page body, News Story, 2025 COPs Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724618 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724617&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2025COPs/HighlevelSegment/tabid/10117/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Thought Starter document containing background information on the theme of the high-level segment and guiding questions to facilitate the ministerial roundtable discussions and the interactive panel discussions is now available in the six UN languages. Home Page body, News Story, 2025 COPs Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724617