https://www.brsmeas.org RSS feeds for BRS Conventions 60 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725055&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/2026InternationalEWasteDay/tabid/10714/language/en-US/Default.aspx On International E-Waste Day, PACE II, is putting repair, refurbishment and repurpose at the centre of the conversation about one of the world’s fastest-growing waste streams. Home Page top left box, News Story Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725055 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725053&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/SCCC3PressRelease/tabid/10713/language/en-US/Default.aspx At its third meeting held from 5 to 9 October 2026, the Compliance Committee of the Stockholm Convention reviewed progress made by Parties in meeting their obligations and finalized a comprehensive set of recommendations to strengthen implementation and compliance of the Convention worldwide. Home Page top left box, Press Release Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725053 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725052&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/BRSatUNFCCCCOP31/tabid/10712/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions will actively engage at COP31 to bring attention to the linkages between chemicals, wastes and climate change and potentials for integrated actions. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725052 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725044&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/2027cops Invitation letters have been dispatched, and participants are invited to register and discover the latest information on the 2027 BRS COPs. Home Page top left box, News Story Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725044 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725042&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/POPRC22PressRelease/tabid/10695/language/en-US/Default.aspx Experts conclude brominated dioxins and furans may require global action and advance two widely used flame retardants to the next stage of review under the Stockholm Convention. Home Page top left box, Press Release Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725042 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725041&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/OpenendedWorkingGroup(OEWG)/Meetings/OEWG15/Overview/tabid/10424/Default.aspx An advance version of the report of the 15th meeting of the Basel Convention Open Ended Working Group, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 23 to 26 June is now available for viewing and downloading. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725041 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725037&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/CRC22PressRelease(Fr)/tabid/10687/language/en-US/Default.aspx Rome, Italie, 21 septembre 2026 – Des experts internationaux ont franchi des étapes importantes pour renforcer l’échange mondial d’informations sur les produits chimiques dangereux, en faisant progresser des recommandations destinées à éclairer et orienter les décisions des Parties à la Convention de Rotterdam lors de leur prochaine réunion à Panama (Panama), du 19 au 30 avril 2027. Press Release Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725037 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725034&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/CRC22PressRelease(Sp)/tabid/10685/language/en-US/Default.aspx Roma (Italia), 21 de septiembre de 2026 - Expertos internacionales han dado pasos importantes para fortalecer el intercambio mundial de información sobre productos químicos peligrosos, impulsando recomendaciones destinadas a informar y orientar las decisiones de las Partes en el Convenio de Rotterdam en su próxima reunión en la Ciudad de Panamá (Panamá), del 19 al 30 de abril de 2027. Press Release Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725034 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725033&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/CRC22PressRelease/tabid/10684/language/en-US/Default.aspx Rome, Italy, 21 September 2026 – International experts have taken important steps to strengthen global information exchange on hazardous chemicals, advancing recommendations to help inform and shape decisions by Parties to the Rotterdam Convention at their next meeting in Panama City, Panama (19-30 April 2027). Home Page body, Press Release Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725033 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725022&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties/Bureau/COP18Bureau2026/tabid/10509/Default.aspx The Basel Convention COP 18 Bureau meeting took place online on 30 June and 1 July 2026. Home Page body, News Story Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725022 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725019&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://chm.pops.int/Countries/Reporting/ElectronicReportingSystem/tabid/3669/Default.aspx The Sixth round of national reports under the Stockholm Convention are due on 31 August 2026. As of mid-July, only 10 countries had completed their reporting obligations, leaving 176 Parties still to submit their reports. Don't wait until the last minute. Start your reporting process now and ensure your sixth National Report is submitted on time. Home Page body, News Story Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725019 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725006&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pic.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties/Bureau/COP13Bureau2026/tabid/10511/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Rotterdam Convention COP 13 Bureau meeting took place online on 20 May 2026. Home Page body, News Story, 2027 COPs Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725006 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=725005&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pops.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties/Bureau/COP13Bureau2026/tabid/10510/Default.aspx The Stockholm Convention COP 13 Bureau meeting took place online on 18 and 19 May 2026. Home Page body, News Story, 2027 COPs Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:725005 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724993&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/Newsletters/BRSHighlights/tabid/10206/language/en-US/Default.aspx June in Motion: Delivering on Global Chemicals and Waste Governance Home Page body, News Story Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724993 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724984&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/JointCC2026(French)/tabid/10610/language/en-US/Default.aspx Genève, Suisse, 22 juin 2026 — Dans une démarche sans précédent pour la gouvernance environnementale internationale, les comités de contrôle du respect des conventions de Bâle, de Rotterdam et de Stockholm ont tenu leur toute première session conjointe le 19 juin afin d'échanger sur des questions d'intérêt commun concernant la gestion des produits chimiques et des déchets dangereux. Press Release Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724984 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724976&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/JointCC2026/tabid/10603/language/en-US/Default.aspx Geneva, Switzerland, 22 June 2026 — In an unprecedented step for international environmental governance, the compliance committees of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions convened their first ever joint session on 19 June to exchange on issues of joint interest in the management of hazardous chemicals and wastes. Home Page body, Press Release Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724976 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724980&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/JointCC2026(Spanish)/tabid/10609/language/en-US/Default.aspx Ginebra, Suiza, 22 de junio de 2026 — En un paso sin precedentes para la gobernanza ambiental internacional, los comités de cumplimiento de los Convenios de Basilea, Rotterdam y Estocolmo celebraron su primera sesión conjunta el 19 de junio para intercambiar opiniones sobre cuestiones de interés común relativas a la gestión de productos químicos y desechos peligrosos. Press Release Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724980 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724978&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/PressReleases/OEWG15PressRelease/tabid/10608/language/en-US/Default.aspx Representatives from 140 governments convened in Geneva last week for the fifteenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG-15) of the Basel Convention. Home Page body, Press Release, News Story Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724978 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724973&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/63rdeditionPICCircular/tabid/10596/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. It is published in June and December in English, French and Spanish. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724973 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724968&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/TheConvention/OpenendedWorkingGroup(OEWG)/Meetings/OEWG15/Overview/tabid/10424/Default.aspx The fifteenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from Tuesday, 23 June to Friday, 26 June 2026, with pre-meetings, including Bureau and regional meetings, taking place on Monday, 22 June 2026. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724968 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724966&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://chm.pops.int/TheConvention/POPsReviewCommittee/Meetings/POPRC22/Overview/tabid/10498/Default.aspx The 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee will take place in Rome, Italy, from 21 to 25 September 2026, back-to-back with the 22nd meeting of the Rotterdam Convention Chemical Review Committee. The advance provisional agenda is now available! Home Page body, News Story Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724966 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724962&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.pic.int/TheConvention/ChemicalReviewCommittee/Meetings/CRC22/Overview/tabid/10492/language/en-US/Default.aspx The 22nd meeting of the Chemical Review Committee will take place from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Rome, back-to-back with the 22nd meeting of the Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee . The provisional agenda is now available! Home Page body, News Story Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724962 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724961&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://chm.pops.int/Implementation/IndustrialPOPs/PCB/SIWGonPCB/Meetings/11thPCBSIWG2026/tabid/10581/Default.aspx During the 17th meeting of the PCB Small Intersessional Working Group (PCB SIWG) ,among others, members will continue the work on the development of the report on the progress towards the elimination of PCBs. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724961 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724949&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.unep.org/topics/chemicals-and-pollution-action/chemicals-management/special-programme/applying-funding The call provides targeted support to countries to strengthen national systems for the sound management of chemicals and waste, contributing to the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, the Minamata Convention, and the Global Framework on Chemicals. Home Page body, News Story Fri, 15 May 2026 06:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724949 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724941&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/InterlinkagesbetweenMontrealProtocolandBRS/tabid/10547/language/en-US/Default.aspx Report is now available for viewing and downloading. Home Page body, News Story Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724941 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724934&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/Decisionmaking/Chairsandnegotiators/Workshops/NegotiatorstrainingSouthAfricaApril2026/tabid/10456/language/en-US/Default.aspx The workshop to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 22 to 24 April 2026, aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of government officials to effectively negotiate at various types of meetings across the three conventions. Home Page body, News Story Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724934 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724918&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/HouseholdWastePartnership/Overview/tabid/5082/Default.aspx When food and organic waste are managed well, they present a powerful opportunity for climate mitigation, public health benefits and sustainable investment. Home Page body, News Story Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724918 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724902&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.brsmeas.org/MediaHub/News/NewsFeatures/BRSandMontrealProtocolworkstogether/tabid/10521/language/en-US/Default.aspx This World Meteorological Day, we highlight how scientific observation, monitoring, and data sharing guide global efforts to safeguard human health and the environment. Home Page body, News Story Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724902 https://www.brsmeas.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=724905&PortalID=2&TabID=2647 https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Publications/BrochuresLeaflets/tabid/2365/Default.aspx A new technical brief developed jointly by the BRS Conventions Secretariat and the Secretariat for the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) explores the co-benefits between circular economy and life-cycle approaches and the objectives of the Conventions. Home Page body, News Story Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:724905 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 body, 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 body, 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 body, 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 body, 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