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Success Stories

Positive stories on how the BRS Conventions are protecting human health and the environment

Every success begins with a challenge—and every challenge is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. The stories you will discover here shine a light on communities that faced grave environmental threats and, through determination, innovation, and global cooperation, turned crisis into progress. From regions burdened by pollution to nations grappling with hazardous waste, these narratives reveal how the combined efforts of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, our dedicated partners, and courageous individuals have transformed lives and landscapes alike. Each success story is a testament to the power of partnership, showing what’s possible when international commitments meet local action. We invite you to explore these journeys of resilience, learn from them, and join us in building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.

Tackling the Global Challenge of Waste Management
Tackling the Global Challenge of Waste Management

Strengthening controls for transboundary movements of waste
Stronger Leadership, Better Outcomes
Stronger Leadership, Better Outcomes

Training Chairs and Negotiators Under the BRS Conventions
Combatting Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention
Combatting Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

A Hands-On Exchange in Ireland and the Netherlands
Collective Action against DDT
Collective Action against DDT

A global commitment toward safer disease vector control
Shared Responsibility and Cooperation in the Trade of Hazardous Chemicals
Shared Responsibility and Cooperation in the Trade of Hazardous Chemicals
Alternatives to Endosulfan mena farms are safer and more productive
Alternatives to Endosulfan mena farms are safer and more productive

Training farmers and working closely with partners is the key to success

Basel Convention provides invaluable support for Trinidad and Tobago
Basel Convention provides invaluable support for Trinidad and Tobago

Model frameworks for legislation and National Implementation Plans provide platform for positive change

Basel Convention underpinned by international customs cooperation
Basel Convention underpinned by international customs cooperation

Innovative techniques demonstrate need for maintaining vigilance over movement of illegal waste
Basel Convention's partnership for action on computing equipment helps to keep track of growing amounts of E-Waste across the globe
Basel Convention's partnership for action on computing equipment helps to keep track of growing amounts of E-Waste across the globe

Practical guidelines and pilot projects ease burden for developing countries
Global monitoring plan demonstrates international prevalence of persistent organic pollutants
Global monitoring plan demonstrates international prevalence of persistent organic pollutants

Consistent and easily accessible data allows for better planning to eliminate and restrict POPs
Helping farmers to phase out hazardous pesticides in South America
Helping farmers to phase out hazardous pesticides in South America

Farmers and their families are at great risk without the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention
Human rights protected through the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Human rights protected through the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

Working closely with partners on the ground to combat harm caused by hazardous chemicals and wastes
Protecting populations from malaria with proper regulation of DDT
Protecting populations from malaria with proper regulation of DDT

Sri Lanka leads the way with outstanding example of best practice
Tackling the illegal use of lead acid batteries in Trinidad and Tobago has saved lives and restored communities
Tackling the illegal use of lead acid batteries in Trinidad and Tobago has saved lives and restored communities

Incorporating the Basel Convention into national legislation had transformative effect
Working with electricity companies in Southern Africa to prevent illegal and dangerous use of oils
Working with electricity companies in Southern Africa to prevent illegal and dangerous use of oils

Building partnerships and learning from best practice vital to grassroots success
Working with partners to improve the livelihoods of millions in Africa
Working with partners to improve the livelihoods of millions in Africa

Specific innovation and expanding opportunities brings fundamental change