BRS NEWSLETTER

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November 2017 - No. 16

Welcome

Dear Readers,

Another busy month with 5 more chemicals recommended for listing under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, the Basel Ban Amendment edging ever closer to entry-into-force, the release of new research showing progress on gender mainstreaming into the work of the three conventions, and all eyes now focussing on the third UN Environment Assembly, next month in Nairobi, Kenya, which will feature a global high-level political commitment for action to beat pollution. #Detox!

News
	New improved electronic reporting system for Basel Convention is now live Parties can now make use of a new electronic reporting system, including new questions, on the Basel Convention website, for 2016 national reports (deadline December 31). Share:
	Basel Convention Ban Amendment edges closer to entering into force Following the call from COP13 for Parties to ratify the Ban Amendment, entry into force is now a step closer with the deposit by Lebanon of its instrument of acceptance. Share:
	BRS Secretariat’s environmental performance featured in UN-wide “Greening the Blue” Report Measuring waste and offsetting emissions are two of the indicators in latest UN sustainability initiative report, now online. Share:
	UN scientists recommend listing of 5 more chemicals The Rotterdam and Stockholm scientific subsidiary bodies’ meetings - CRC13 and POPRC13 - successfully concluded recently in Rome, and the official Press Release is now online. Share:
	Nepal transmits updated plan for implementing Stockholm Convention To rid the world of POPs, Nepal has transmitted its updated National Implementation Plan, addressing amendments made by COPs 4, 5, & 6. Share:
	New BRS App available for all your #Detox info needs Experts attending the forthcoming scientific meetings of the Rotterdam & Stockholm conventions can download our updated App. Share:

Technical Assistance

Online training available on sound management of chemicals and waste

UNITAR, the UN’s training and research institute, and the BRS Secretariat, together offer a range of online training modules of relevance for implementing the conventions.

Upcoming webinars

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Forthcoming meeting

Join one million others in making a pledge to Beat Pollution

The third UN Environment Assembly, in Nairobi in December, focusses on how to secure a pollution-free planet. Make your commitment here.

Emerging issues

Stakeholders invited to share opinions on knowledge management needs

The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management – SAICM - invites all stakeholders to share their views through an online survey on information needs

Synergies in the spotlight

New report shows progress on gender in chemical conventions’ decision-making and planning

Together with IUCN, the BRS Secretariat publishes new research showing progress on mainstreaming gender into the work of the 3 chemical conventions.

Postcard from Ankara, Rome, Brussels

Trilateral cooperation boosts Rotterdam Convention implementation

Trilateral cooperation with Italy and the European Union paves the way for Turkey’s implementation of the Rotterdam Convention.