The Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions is proud to participate in the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which is taking place from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
There is no chance of successfully tackling climate change without first dealing with the issue of pollution. Hazardous chemicals and wastes are negative affecting global climate goals and endangering biodiversity. The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions are the first line of defence posed by the international community to protect human health and the environment from toxic chemicals and wastes.
Below you can find an indicative list of the COP27 events in which the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions will be actively participating. All times are in GMT+2.
10 November 2022
13:15 - 14:45
How combatting plastic pollution and illegal traffic in plastic waste can help reduce carbon emissions
Recording, Photo gallery
Organisers:
Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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10 November 2022
16:00 – 16:55
Climate Forward Conversations: Stopping the Global Waste Cycle
Recording, Photo gallery
Organisers:
The New York Times
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11 November 2022
12:30 – 13:30
Unmanaged Waste - a hidden cause of climate change
Livestream, Photo gallery
Organisers:
Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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11 November 2022
18:30 – 22:00
Net Zero Urban Program
Organisers:
KPMG
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