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Tenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention

Nairobi, Kenya from 30 May to 02 June 2016 Read more

Twelfth meeting of the Basel Convention Implementation and Compliance Committee

Nairobi, Kenya from 04 June to 06 June 2016 Read more

Global workshop on enhancing national cooperation and coordination...

Geneva, Switzerland from 21 June to 23 June 2016 Read more

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COP 12 Report

Report of the twelfth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Read more

ICC 11 Report

Report of the eleventh meeting of the Basel Convention Implementation and Compliance Committee Read more

OEWG 9 Report

Report of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and T... Read more

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Three Convention's Contacts

Swiss-Indonesian Country Led Initiative (CLI)

To explore means by which objectives of the Ban Amendment might be achieved. Read more

Partnership on Computing Equipment (PACE)

PACE is a multi-stakeholder partnership that will provide a forum to tackle the environmentally sound management of used computing... Read more

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BRS supports sustainable development goal 5 on gender equality and women’s empowerment

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Concept notes for voluntary financial contributions 2016-17 now available

A list of concept notes for voluntary financial contributions for the biennium 2016/17 is now available on the BRS websites

Concept notes for voluntary financial contributions 2016-17 now available

Geneva Gender Parity Pledge

The Secretariat hands over the signed BRS Geneva Gender Parity Pledge to Mr. Michael Moller, UNOG Director General.

Geneva Gender Parity Pledge

The Secretariat is calling for applications by 26 November 2015 for two consultancies: one to assist the Implementation and Compliance Committee with its work on the control system, the other on the matter of the review of the Annexes to the Convention. Please view the Secretariat’s Communication and the terms of reference for the consultancies.

Consultancy announcements

Abusive emails

The Secretariat has been made aware that emails were recently sent using abusively for instance the name of the Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions or other staff as its author, a misleading sender’s name, or a misleading email address. Please read the Secretariat’s communication about this issue.

Abusive emails

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“The Silent Pandemic” – UN human rights body discusses hazardous substances and wastes

The Human Rights Council has considered the latest Report by the Special Rapporteur on human rights and hazardous substances & wastes.

Preparations intensify for 2017 triple conferences of the parties (COPs): Geneva, Switzerland

Parties have been officially informed of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions COPs, featuring a high-level segment, to be held in Geneva from 24 April to 5 May 2017.

Updated BRS Gender Action Plan now online

Reflecting the Secretariat’s commitment to taking action to reduce gender inequalities, the updated BRS Gender Action Plan is now available.

Report now online from Montevideo meeting on household waste

The report of the first meeting of the new informal Basel Convention partnership on household waste, held in Montevideo, Uruguay, from 2 to 4 August 2016, is now available online.

Activities

Guidance on illegal traffic

Parties and others are invited to comment by 10 September 2016 on a revised draft developed by the Implementation and Compliance Committee.

Guidance on illegal traffic

Led by Canada, Basel Convention Parties undertake a review of the Annexes

A concept paper and questionnaire are now online, in six languages, to gather feedback on the review of Annexes IV and related aspects of Annex IX, I and III.

Led by Canada, Basel Convention Parties undertake a review of the Annexes

Basel COP Bureau paves the way for the 2017 COP

The report of the meeting of the COP-13 Bureau held on 11 and 12 July is now available.

Basel COP Bureau paves the way for the 2017 COP

Your views sought on how to move “From Science to Action”

Secretariat launches online consultation process for enhanced science-policy mainstreaming, deadline 31 August 2016.

Your views sought on how to move “From Science to Action”

Kyrgyzstan workshop pushes forward regional actions on E-waste

Government, civil society, and international organisations exchange best practices and highlight shared challenges on E-waste in eastern Europe and central Asia.

Kyrgyzstan workshop pushes forward regional actions on E-waste

Tajikistan accedes to Basel Convention

Bringing the number of parties to 184, Tajikistan has acceded to the Convention, with an entry into force of 28 September 2016.

Tajikistan accedes to Basel Convention

Synergies review: e-surveys launched

E-surveys are now available online to gather data and feedback on the synergies process.

Synergies review: e-surveys launched

Basel Ban Amendment moves further forward as South Africa ratifies

South Africa becomes the latest to deposit its ratification with the Depository in New York, bringing Parties a step closer to entry into force of the Basel Convention Ban Amendment.

Basel Ban Amendment moves further forward as South Africa ratifies

Basel key issues: Progress on implementation and compliance

Twelfth meeting of the Implementation and Compliance Committee adopts 12 decisions and tackles a wide range of general issues.

Basel key issues: Progress on implementation and compliance

Basel Convention meetings point way forwards for sustainable management of waste

A Press Release is now available summarising major outcomes of the OEWG-10 and ICC-12 meetings, held in Nairobi from 30 May to 2 June and 4 to 6 June 2016, respectively.

Basel Convention meetings point way forwards for sustainable management of waste

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Secretariat of the Basel Convention - UNEP
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Secretariat of the Basel Convention
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Secretariat of the Basel Convention - FAO
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Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
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