More than 70 ambassadors gathered in Geneva on 4 September to discuss ways forward to tackle marine plastic litter and microplastics.

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International Geneva will mobilise for action on marine litter, waste, and microplastics from 2 to 6 September.

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The report on issues waste containing nanomaterials and options for work under the Convention is now available online.

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Scientific, legal and policy experts from across the world converge on Geneva and Rome to prepare decisions for the sound management of chemicals and waste.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates the Seychelles, on the occasion of the 25^th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention

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BRS chief Rolph Payet participated in discussions at the High-Level Political Forum in New York, at which Sweden announced the launch of the High Ambition Alliance on Chemicals and Waste.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates the Netherlands, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates the United Republic of Tanzania, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention.

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July 3^rd is International Plastic Bag Free Day as organisations worldwide keep marine litter at the top of the global agenda.

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Join Rolph Payet at 1000 Central European Time today for insights as to how the sound management of chemicals and wastes contributes to a clean planet and healthy people.

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The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention met from 19 to 20 June 2018 in Geneva, to discuss preparations for the BC COP-14 in 2019. The meeting report is now online.

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Entrepreneurs and explorers come together to Beat Plastic Pollution, in the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, Tuesday 5th June. To register: goo.gl/Cu5nNH.

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At the 1st meeting of the Ad-Hoc Expert Working Group, Carlos Martin-Novella sets out possible options under the Basel Convention for addressing this key issue.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Ecuador on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention.

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The 3rd Meeting of the Environmental Network for Optimizing Regulatory Compliance on Illegal Traffic (ENFORCE) takes place 15 to 16 May, with funding support from Norway.

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A new World Customs Organisation initiative, known as Operation DEMETER IV, starts in May 2018, to monitor and control cross-border movement of waste in maritime transportation, targeting illegal waste shipments.

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With funding support from Norway and Switzerland, the Household Waste Partnership Working Group meets to start working towards a guidance document on environmentally sound management.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Austria on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Egypt on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry-into-force of the Basel Convention.

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Ever-conscious of the need to minimise waste, as required of Parties to the Basel Convention, the BRS Secretariat is contributing to the pan-UN campaign encouraging Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

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Read the latest BRS interview, with Moustafa Kamel, Director of the Basel Convention Regional Centre in Egypt.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates the Islamic Republic of Iran on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry into force of the Basel Convention – for a Life with Less Waste.

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Amongst the key questions under discussion is the distinction between “waste” and “non-waste” in this fast growing waste-stream.

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The Glossary of Terms is now available online in all 6 UN languages.

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BRS, together with UN Environment, the ILO and the ITU amongst others, is part of a new coalition of UN organisations formed at the recent WSIS2018 Forum to achieve a shared goal of tackling the ever-growing issue of electronic waste.

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Learn about the work of the Basel Convention Regional Centre in Cairo, Egypt.

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Workshop on e-waste at WSIS 2018 focuses on solutions and standards on 23 March in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Gambia on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of entry into force of the Basel Convention - for a Life with Less Waste.

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The BRS Secretariat invites Parties and stakeholders to submit stories highlighting innovative or inspiring examples of gender mainstreaming for sound management of chemicals and waste.

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Women are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and waste. Gender mainstreaming case studies, profiles of Gender Heroes and Gender Pioneers, and the BRS Gender Action Plan are all available on our website.

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The BRS Executive Secretary, Rolph Payet met with the Secretary General Houlin Zhao to discuss enhanced cooperation between the two organisations to tackle areas of joint concern such as E-waste from used IT equipment.

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Visit or follow the @brsmeas twitter account to view a series of powerful photos demonstrating the impacts of chemicals and waste on nature and wildlife.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Mauritius on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry into force of the Basel Convention – for a Life with Less Waste.

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The BRS Secretariat congratulates Senegal on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of entry into force of the Basel Convention - for a Life with Less Waste.

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Three-quarters of the BRS Science and Technical Assistance Branch are female, adding their voices to the international day of Women and Girls in Science, 11 February.

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Plastic marine litter, POPs, pesticides and pharmaceuticals among chemicals of emerging Arctic concern according to Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme report.

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With funding from Japan, experts convene from 20 to 23 March in Geneva to review the Annexes of the Convention, providing further legal clarity for Parties.

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Apply by 6 February 2018 to assist the Basel Convention Secretariat tackle the problem of marine litter and micro-plastics pollution.

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Online tools define and promote the environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes.

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Interested in sound management of chemicals and wastes? Write to us at brs@brsmeas.org to receive the latest @UN #Detox news into your inbox every month.

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The BRS film, made together with partners WECF and WEP and premiered at UNEA-3 in Nairobi last month, is screened on Nigerian International TV (NTA) on Monday 15th January at 1730 local time.

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Stakeholders come together in Beijing, 21-24 January, to share experiences and raise awareness on the environmentally sound management of e-waste in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The final version of the report of the thirteenth meeting of the COP to the Basel Convention is now available online in the six UN languages.

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A Happy New Year to all Parties, partners, stakeholders and donors from the BRS Secretariat

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Whilst key resolutions were adopted at the UN Environment Assembly yesterday in Nairobi on marine litter, air and soil pollution, and environment & health, BRS staff took to social media to show their support.

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If you were not in Nairobi and could not watch it live, you can now view the recording to hear all about new innovations, interventions, questions, and discussions.

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