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07
National Reporting for the Basel Convention: reporting in a snap shot!

The objectives of this webinar is to enhance understanding of the reporting obligations under the Basel Convention and assist Parties in submitting their national reports using the electronic reporting system. It is primarily intended for newly-designated focal points for the Basel Convention

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Outcomes of the twelfth meeting of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) and the twelfth meeting of POPs Review Committee (POPRC)

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, observers and other stakeholders on the outcomes of the twelfth meetings of the CRC and POPRC

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Mid-term evaluation of the Strategic Framework for the implementation of the Basel Convention for 2012–2021

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and other stakeholders on the Mid-term evaluation of the Strategic Framework and on the collection of information that the Secretariat is launching, following a decisions taken at the tenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group

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Chemicals under Review by the POPs Review Committee and the Chemical Review Committee

The objectives of the webinar sessions are to provide updates on the chemicals under review by the committees in the intersessional period between the eleventh and the twelfth meetings. This webinar aims at promoting participation of Parties and observers in the work of the committees and at enhancing coordination and cooperation between the committees

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Outcome of the OEWG10

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and other stakeholders on the outcome of tenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group

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Climate impacts of E-waste

The objective of this session is to present a life cycle impact assessment study of the e-waste sector in Mexico, where a comparison was made of impacts on climate change of various e-waste management options

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Sustainable Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Latin America

The objective of this webinar is to present case studies and the experience gained in a multi-stakeholder project on sustainable management of e-waste in Latin America, involving the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela

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Used Lead Acid Batteries Recycling: standards and best practices for their Environmentally Sound Management (ESM)

Come and learn more on standards and best practices for the environmentally sound management (ESM) of used lead acid batteries recycling

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Special Programme: the first call for proposals is open until 4 July 2016

The objective of this webinar is to inform Governments about the Special Programme to support institutional strengthening at the national level for the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, the Minamata Convention and SAICM.

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Health effects of E-waste exposure on children and vulnerable populations, WHO

Come and learn more on health effects of e-waste exposure on children and vulnerable populations, from the perspective of WHO's Department of Public Health Environment and Social Determinants of Health

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Sustainable metals and other valuable materials processing and recycling from E-waste, KU Leuven

This webinar will present the challenges and the current and future processes for sustainable metals and other valuable materials extraction from E-waste. This includes recycling processes for printed circuit boards and other computer components, for precious metals, rare earths and other valuable materials.

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E-waste regulations around the world

This webinar will provide an overview of the different ways in which e-waste is regulated across the globe. Examples from different continents will be discussed and compared, including from the European Union, the United States, China, South America and Africa.

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Used computers environmentally sound testing repair and refurbishment

The objective of these webinar sessions is to present key elements of the PACE guideline on environmentally sound testing repair and refurbishment of used computing equipment and concrete success stories of repair and refurbishment facilities established in developing countries or countries with economies in transition.

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Trends in-waste generation: the Global E-Waste Monitor - 2014, United Nations University (UNU)

Come and learn more on trends in e-waste generation from the Global E-Waste Monitor - 2014, a United Nations University report

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Key factors for sustainable e-waste recycling businesses in developing countries, World Resources Forum (WRF)

This webinar will present key factors necessary to develop sustainable e-waste recycling businesses in developing countries.

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OEWG10 preparatory briefing

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and observers to enable them to fully participate in the discussions at the tenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group

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Reviewing POP-PBDEs under the Stockholm Convention

Forthcoming webinars aim to increase Parties' understanding and capacity to inventorise POP-PBDEs listed in the annexes of the Stockholm Convention, and guide Parties on completing the questionnaire for the review and evaluation of BDEs under the Stockholm Convention.

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Lead Acid Batteries Recycling in Central America: A case study on the Environmentally Sound Management of Batteries, recovering lead and creating green jobs

Come and learn about the Acumuladores Iberia -case study- where a Regional Strategy for the Environmentally Sound Recovery of Used Lead Acid Batteries in Central America, implemented in cooperation with the private sector, has improved lead acid batteries recycling in the region, creating new job opportunities.

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Outcomes of the fourth meeting of the Expert Working Group on ESM

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and observers on the outcomes of the fourth meeting of the Expert Working Group which considered the programme of work adopted for it by the twelfth Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention and share information on progress in the EWG activities.

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Outcomes of the eleventh meeting of the POPs Review Committee (POPRC) and the eleventh meeting of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) Return to list
The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions, observers and other stakeholders on the outcomes of POPRC11 and CRC11.

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Technical Guidelines on Transboundary Movements of E-waste

The objective of this webinar is present the TBM Guidelines on E-waste focussing on the waste non-waste criteria, with a view to disseminate the guidelines and to support the collection of information requested by the Parties to the Basel Convention in decision BC-12/5.

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Briefing on the eleventh meeting of the POPs Review Committee (POPRC) and the eleventh meeting of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC)

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions, observers and other stakeholders in order to enable their full participation in the work of POPRC and CRC.

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Briefing on ICCM4 - SAICM
The objective of this webinar is to inform SAICM stakeholders of the preparations for the fourth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM4).

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Alternatives to Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)

The objectives of the webinar are to enhance understanding of the uses of PFOS, its related chemicals and their alternatives and to raise awareness about the recommendations of POPRC on these alternatives.

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Chemicals under Review by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC)

The objectives of the webinar are to raise awareness of the candidate persistent organic pollutants (POPs) currently under review by the POPs Review Committee and to share information on decabromodiphenyl ether, dicofol and short-chained chlorinated paraffins. This webinar also aims to promote participation of Parties and observers in the work of POPRC.

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Chemicals under review by the Chemicals Review Committee of the Rotterdam Convention (CRC)

The objective of the webinar is to share information on the intersessional work of the CRC between the tenth and eleventh meeting. This includes new notifications of final regulatory action for chemicals under review of to be reviewed and new proposals for the inclusion of SHPFs in Annex III of the Convention.

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The IOMC toolbox for decision making in chemicals management
This webinar aims to introduce the IOMC toolbox and demonstrate how it can be utilized for decision making in chemicals management.

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Outcomes of BRS COPs held in May 2015

The webinar sessions aim at providing parties, observers and other stakeholders with an overview of the decisions adopted at the meetings of the conferences of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, held in Geneva, from 4 to 15 May 2015.

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As global attention focuses on the sound management of chemicals and waste, and as 1,500 delegates converge on Geneva in May 2015 for the triple COPs, the substantial and vital contributions from donors to the voluntary Trust Funds of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions are acknowledged as underpinning worldwide efforts towards protecting human health and the environment, through the fullest possible implementation of the three conventions.

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Invitation by comments by 30 January 2015.

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Call for applications by 31 December 2014.

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UNIDO Programme on WEEE in Latin America

These sessions aim at sharing details of the UNIDO approach to e-waste management. They also aim at presenting the programme on strengthening of national initiatives and enhancement of regional cooperation for the environmentally sound management of POPs in waste of electronic or electrical equipment (WEEE) in Latin-American countries; programme that is currently under development.

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National Reporting for the Basel Convention: reporting in a snap shot!

Come and learn how to submit national reports for the Basel Convention online. The objective of this webinar is to assist Parties to the Basel Convention in the submission of their national reports using the electronic reporting system.

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Briefing on OEWG2 of SAICM

The objective of this webinar is to inform SAICM stakeholders of the 2nd meeting of the of the SAICM Open-ended Working Group, to enable them to participate fully in the related discussions. This webinar also serves to increase synergies in the implementation of SAICM and the chemicals and waste related conventions, including the Basel, Minamata, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions.

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Collection systems of e-waste: An example of Concrete Solutions in Japan and Other Asian Countries

Come and learn how the e-waste collection system was put in place in Japan and other Asian countries. These sessions aim at sharing experience on how to establish such systems in the framework of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, presenting lessons learned and strategies to replicate this experience in other countries.

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Outcome of the OEWG9

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and other stakeholders on the outcome of ninth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group.

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The Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of a new online tool for finding its many joint technical and scientific publications. The use of an integrated search engine combines publications from the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Convention processes for the first time, and enables interested browsers to search by keyword, life cycle phase, or chemical/waste name under the Conventions.

The tool aims to better facilitate the sharing of key information about sustainable chemicals management amongst stakeholders, ease the work of Parties and Observers to the three Conventions, is the latest in the ongoing process of harmonisation and improvement of knowledge management within the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions.

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OEWG9 preparatory briefing

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and observers on the Ninth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group, to enable them to fully participate in the related discussions. It is also to provide general information on the forthcoming Eleventh meeting of the Basel Convention Implementation and Compliance Committee.

Recording  26 August 2014

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Webinar on the intersessional work of the Chemical Review Committee of the Rotterdam Convention (CRC)

The webinar will cover the introduction on activities to enhance effective participation in the work of the CRC and the POPRC, the intersessional work of the CRC and the process and methodology for drafting DGDs.

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Environmentally Sound Management of Asbestos: the experience of South-East Asia during the post Disaster Reconstruction

The objective of this webinar is to share the experience gained by the Basel Convention Regional Centre for South East Asia and the participating countries, after the completion of the project. The session aims at disseminating the tools and methodologies developed in the framework of the project and at sharing lessons learned on the ESM of asbestos wastes.

Recording   14 October 2014

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Call for Applications by 15 August 2014.

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The deadline for submissions is extended until 19 September 2014.


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Small Intersessional Working Group on legal clarity finalizes the glossary of terms
The outcome of the first meeting of the Group, held in Montreux, Switzerland, will be considered by the ninth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on 16-19 Sept. 2014.

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Parties and other stakeholders are invited to provide the information requested to the Secretariat at the latest by 30 June 2014.



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Technical Guidelines for the ESM of POPs wastes: status of work and future plans

This webinar aims to share progress made in the development of the technical guidelines for the ESM of POPs wastes with Parties and interested stakeholders.

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Webinar on How to enhance PCB inventories: Identifying PCBs in closed and open applications

The objectives of this webinar are to provide guidance to Parties on how to enhance their current PCB inventories, raising awareness of existing guidance materials on the environmentally sound management of PCBs.

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May Webinars shine light on candidate POPs under review and PCBs inventories

Join the Webinars on Chemicals under Review by POPRC, 6 May, and enhancing PCB inventories, 13 and 15 May 2014.

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The deadline for applications 11 April 2014.

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Call for Applications by 7 April 2014.

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Call for Applications by 7 April 2014

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