http://www.basel.int RSS feeds for Basel Convention 60 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3830&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/3830/Debriefing-on-the-outcomes-of-the-2013-conferences-of-the-parties-to-the-Basel-Rotterdam-and-Stockholm-conventions-Webinar.aspx The objective of the webinar is to provide an overview of the main decisions adopted during the 2013 COPs & ExCOPs.   Home page bottom right box, COP.11 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3830 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3782&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/3782/Feasibility-study-on-alternatives-to-the-beaching-method-of-ship-recycling.aspx The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Basel Convention and interested stakeholders of the outcome of a feasibility study commissioned by the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions which identifies cost effective, environmentally sound alternatives to the beaching method of ship recycling. 18 June 2013, at 10 am (Session in English): Register 20 June 2013, at 4 pm (Session in English): Register   Home Page Body, Ships Wed, 15 May 2013 10:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3782 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3781&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/3781/Webinar-on-How-to-Trigger-the-Emergency-Mechanism-of-the-Basel-Convention.aspx The objectives of this webinar are to inform Parties to the Basel Convention on how to request assistance under the emergency mechanism in case of incident caused by transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and to request the support of the international community in case of incidents 28 May 2013, at 10 am (Session in English): Register 30 May 2013, at 4 pm (Session in English): Register   Home Page Body, Emergency Mechanism Tue, 14 May 2013 08:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3781 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3296&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/MediaResources/PressReleases/ExtraordinaryUNConferenceTakesHistoricStrides/tabid/3226/language/en-US/Default.aspx UNEP and FAO team up to promote synergies between the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in two-week chemicals and waste meeting.   Home page top right box, Press release, COP.11 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3296 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3842&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/3842/Belgium-and-Colombian-experts-share-national-experience-with-Extended-Producer-Responsibility-for-E-waste-management.aspx 20 June 2013, 12pm (Session in English): Register   Home Page Body, E-waste Wed, 01 May 2013 12:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3842 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2620&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/2013COPsExCOPs/RegionalFair/tabid/3214/language/en-US/Default.aspx The Regional Fair Roundtable ‘Synergies through regional delivery’ examines barrier and opportunities to enhance delivery of services to parties at regional and national level. Home Page Body, News stories Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2620 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2407&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/ShipDismantling/CapacityBuilding/tabid/2764/Default.aspx#section3 A feasibility study, commissioned by the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and funded by the European Commission, identifies cost effective, environmentally sound alternatives to the beaching method of ship recycling. The study builds on the findings of a case study, also commissioned by the Secretariat in 2012, which identified the operational, procedural and infrastructural requirements for existing facilities to work towards compliance with the Basel Convention and the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. Taken together, these studies aim to assist stakeholders involved in the industry to ensure the principles of environmentally sound management are upheld in the context of ship recycling. In the spotlight, Ships Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2407 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2402&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Countries/NationalReporting/DataVisualizationTool/tabid/3216/Default.aspx The Basel Convention data visualization tool shows interactively data provided by the Parties on generation and transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and other wastes.   Home page bottom left box, News stories, National Reporting Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2402 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2012&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/Standardizedemailaddresses/tabid/3209/language/en-GB/Default.aspx Staff members of the Secretariat have new standardized e-mail addresses.   Annoucements, News stories Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2012 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1721&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/Publications/tabid/2645/language/en-GB/Default.aspx?overlayId=ArtId-1720 Download English: Russian: French: Spanish: Publication - Other Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1721 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1612&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/Secretariatfillsthreeseniorpositions/tabid/3199/language/en-US/Default.aspx   Annoucements Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1612 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1326&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/AfghanistanratifiestheBaselConvention/tabid/3198/Default.aspx The number of Parties to the Convention rises to 180.   Home Page Body, News stories Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1326 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1319&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/Transformewasteintoopportunity/tabid/3197/Default.aspx Sustainable business models key to waste reduction.   Home Page Body, News stories, BCRCs, E-waste, El Salvador, Workshops Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1319 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=938&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/Compliance/NationalReportingCompliancePerformance/tabid/3147/Default.aspx Invitation for comments by 31 July 2013 on the three draft guidance documents. Download the communication. Annoucements, Compliance Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:938 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=937&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/Compliance/WorkProgramme/tabid/2875/Default.aspx Committee invites views on guidance addressing waste inventories, control system and illegal traffic take back.   Home Page Body, Compliance Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:937 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=914&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/climatechange/201303/Pages/default.aspx Central American Workshop for Capacity Building on Environmentally Responsible Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This event aims at providing a training on e-waste management and will promote the environmentally sound handling of used and end-of-life electronic equipment through the PACE guidelines and ITU-T Recommendations and Toolkit for the ICT Sector.   Home Page Body, E-waste Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:914 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=899&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/WSISAvoidingewaste/tabid/3162/Default.aspx Join the session on best practices and policies on environmentally sound management of used and end-of-life ICT equipment, World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 10-year Review, 26 February 2013, 16:05-17:30 Register   Home Page Body, News stories, E-waste Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:899 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=882&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/TEG3outcomes/tabid/3157/Default.aspx The Technical Expert Group of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal completed a framework for the environmentally sound management (ESM) of hazardous wastes and other wastes at its third meeting, held from 21 to 23 January 2013, in Glion, Switzerland. The framework establishes a common understanding of what ESM encompasses and identifies tools and strategies to support and promote the implementation of ESM. It is intended as a practical guide for all stakeholders participating in the management of hazardous wastes and other wastes. The framework will be considered and possibly adopted at the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP 11) in April 2013, in Geneva, Switzerland. News stories, Country Led Initiative (CLI) Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:882 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=875&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://chm.pops.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Webinars/tabid/1529/Default.aspx?overlayId=ArtId-874 Recording of the webinar on the draft framework for environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes will be made available shortly.   Home Page Body, Country Led Initiative (CLI) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:875 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=871&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.economist.com/news/international/21570678-growing-mounds-electronic-scrap-can-mean-profits-or-scandals-cadmium-lining International efforts to regulate the trade in waste revolve around the Basel Convention. (Photo: Kai Loeffelbein)   News stories, Press clipping, E-waste Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:871 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=858&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/2013COPsExCOPs/Briefings/tabid/3137/language/en-US/Default.aspx Friday, 11 January 2013, 10h00 – 12h00, International Environment House II Annoucements Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:858 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=843&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/843/Seasons-Greetings-and-Best-Wishes-for-the-New-Year-2013.aspx From the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions   News stories Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:843 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=830&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/TEG2outcomes/tabid/3001/Default.aspx The Technical Expert Group fleshed out the scope of a new framework for the environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes and other wastes at its second meeting, held from 30 September to 2 October 2012, in Geneva.  The framework is intended as a practical guide for all stakeholders participating in the management of hazardous and other wastes.    News stories, Country Led Initiative (CLI) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:830 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=815&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/CountryLedInitiative/OutcomeofCOP10/DevelopingguidelinesforESM/TechnicalExpertGroup/LatestMeeting/ThirdMeeting/tabid/2974/Default.aspx The 3rd meeting of the technical expert group will meet in Glion sur Montreux, Switzerland, 21 to 23 January 2013.   Home Page Body, Country Led Initiative (CLI) Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:815 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=803&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/803/Strategic-Framework-for-the-implementation-of-the-Basel-Convention-for-2012-2021.aspx A questionnaire was transmitted to Parties in order to collect information for the preparation of a report on the creation of a baseline for mid-term and final evaluations of the Strategic Framework. Annoucements Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:803 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=799&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/799/Implementation-and-Compliance-Committee-works-through-parties-difficulties-in-complying-with-national-reporting-obligations.aspx ICC approves compliance action plans and allocates funding from Basel Convention implementation fund. Implementation and Compliance Committee, News stories, Compliance Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:799 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=798&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/Publications/TechnicalGuidelines/tabid/2362/Default.aspx Technical guidelines on environmentally sound co-processing of hazardous wastes in cement kilns adopted by the Parties to the Basel Convention at COP10 are available in English, French and Spanish Home Page Body Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:798 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=793&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/OpenendedWorkingGroup(OEWG)/LatestMeeting/OEWG8/FollowUp/InformationCommentsRequests/tabid/2944/Default.aspx At its eighth meeting held in Geneva from 25 to 28 September 2012, the Open-ended Working Group adopted ten decisions. Many of the decisions included invitations to Parties and others to provide information and comments. Download the communication in English, French or Spanish. Annoucements Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:793 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=768&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/PressReleases/SergeyETikhonov/tabid/2922/Default.aspx The Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Sergey Eduardovich Tikhonov.   Press release, BCRCs Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:768 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=739&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/PressReleases/OEWG8PressRelease/tabid/2874/Default.aspx More than 200 international waste management experts gathered last week to advance global measures to control the transboundary movement of hazardous and other wastes. The eighth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal met from 25 to 28 September 2012, in Geneva. The Working Group adopted ten separate decisions aimed at strengthening implementation of the leading global treaty governing hazardous wastes. Considerable progress was made in a number of areas, including the further development of technical guidelines on e-waste and wastes containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).-->   Home Page Body, Press release, OEWG.8 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:739 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=833&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/CountryLedInitiative/OutcomeofCOP10/Combatingillegaltrafficmoreeffectively/MeetingofEnforcementNetworks/tabid/3015/Default.aspx As a follow up to the CLI decision requesting the Secretariat to promote cooperation between existing enforcement networks, a meeting of enforcement networks and enforcement organizations hosting enforcement networks was held on 2-3 October 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.   Home Page Body, Illegal traffic, Country Led Initiative (CLI) Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:833 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=616&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/OpenendedWorkingGroup(OEWG)/LatestMeeting/OEWG8/tabid/2786/Default.aspx Geneva, Switzerland, 25 - 28 September 2012. Documents pertaining to the meeting will be posted on the Basel Convention website as they become available. Home Page Body, OEWG Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:616 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=735&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://chm.pops.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Webinars/tabid/1529/Default.aspx?overlayId=ArtId-728 Introduction to new guidance and training materials developed to facilitate compliance with the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions, 29 November 2012, 10:00 (UTC+1) This webinar provides an introduction to a project undertaken by the Secretariat to develop models of compliant ship recycling facilities, in consideration of the Basel and Hong Kong conventions, and the guidance and training materials developed to facilitate compliance.   Home Page Body, Ships Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:735 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=382&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/Publications/tabid/2645/language/en-US/Default.aspx Download Arabic: French: Chinese: Russian: English: Spanish: Download Arabic: French: Chinese: Russian: English: Spanish: --> Publication - Other Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:382 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=730&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/PressReleases/EighthmeetingoftheBaselConventionOEWG/tabid/2863/Default.aspx The Working Group will consider several scientific and technical, legal and strategic matters.   Press release, OEWG.8 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:730 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=727&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Partners/RegionalCentres/Meetings/tabid/2857/Default.aspx The meeting of the Basel and Stockholm convention regional centres was held from 1 to 2 Oct 2012, followed by a joint meeting with FAO and UNEP regional offices on 3 Oct 2012.   Home Page Body Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:727 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=710&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/ExpandedBureau/LatestMeeting/November2012Meeting/tabid/2839/Default.aspx Expanded Bureau makes preparations for upcoming ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties.   Home Page Body, Expanded Bureau Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:710 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=709&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/Publications/TechnicalGuidelines/tabid/2362/Default.aspx?overlayId=ArtId-706 The technical guidelines to properly manage wastes consisting of elemental mercury and wastes containing or contaminated with mercury aim to protect human health and the environment.   Home Page Body, News stories, Mercury Wastes Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:709 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=700&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/PressReleases/JohnMyslicki/tabid/2823/Default.aspx It is with deep sadness that we at the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions learnt of the death of Mr. John Myslicki, a lifelong champion of the Basel Convention. John died in the presence of his family at the age of 64 on 18 August 2012. Press release Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:700 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=694&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/OEWG8introduction/tabid/3002/Default.aspx The Working Group will consider several scientific and technical, legal and strategic matters, including the development of the technical guidelines on transboundary movement of e-waste, in particular regarding the distinction between waste and non-waste; development of the technical guidelines on persistent organic pollutants; and the proposals for new entries to the list of wastes contained in Annex IX to the Basel Convention submitted by Finland, Ireland, and the Netherlands.   News stories, OEWG.8 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:694 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=693&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/MediaResources/PressReleases/EUDirectiveonEwastecomesintoforce/tabid/2819/Default.aspx Research conducted by the Basel Convention provided the backdrop to a new directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment.   Home Page Body, Press release, E-waste Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:693 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=673&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/673/Compilation-of-Decisions-COP-6--10-and-ExCOPs-1.aspx Download English: Publication - Other Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:673 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=670&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://synergies.pops.int/2013COPsExCOPs/tabid/2914/language/en-US/Default.aspx Updated information for participants in the COPs meetings being held 28 April to 10 May 2013, in Geneva, is available in English, French and Spanish.   Home page top left box Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:670 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=669&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties(COP)/Communications/tabid/1596/Default.aspx Download the communication Annoucements Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:669 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=654&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/ShipDismantling/Overview/tabid/2762/Default.aspx The benefits of ship dismantling, or recycling, derive from the materials and equipment comprising end-of-life ships, whose scrap steel, mechanical parts and other valuable equipment are recycled or refurbished for use in other industries. End-of-life ships also comprise of an array of hazardous materials – such as asbestos, PCB and waste oils – which can have serious implications for the environment and human health if not managed properly.    News stories, Ships Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:654 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=641&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/641/UN-report-graphs-global-waste-challenges.aspx Vital Waste Graphics 3 charts global trends and sheds light on the obstacles that prevent the practical implementation of waste minimization, recycling and resource recovery.   Home Page Body, News stories Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:641 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=626&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/DNNAdmin/AllNews/tabid/2290/ctl/ArticleView/mid/7518/articleId/626/Vital-Waste-Graphics-3.aspx Download English: Publication - Other Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:626 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=624&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/TheConvention/ConferenceoftheParties(COP)/Communications/tabid/1596/Default.aspx Download the communication Annoucements Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:624 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=617&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/CountryLedInitiative/OutcomeofCOP10/Providingfurtherlegalclarity/tabid/2673/Default.aspx Download the communication  Annoucements, Country Led Initiative (CLI) Wed, 30 May 2012 09:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:617 http://www.basel.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=613&PortalID=4&TabID=2290 http://www.basel.int/Implementation/LegalMatters/Ships/tabid/2405/Default.aspx This revised legal analysis is now available and will be considered by the Open ended Working Group during its eighth meeting. Download the communication Annoucements, Legislation, Ships Fri, 25 May 2012 14:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:613