The Small intersessional working group (SIWG) on the technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of waste batteries was established pursuant decision BC-15/11. The group has been entrusted to undertake several activities leading to the preparation and updating of technical guidelines on waste batteries. The mandate of the group was extended by decision BC-16/6.
- The SIWG is open in nature and consists of members nominated by Parties from the five regional groups of the United Nations and is open to observers;
- The SIWG shall call upon additional experts as needed, subject to the availability of resources;
- The working language of the group shall be English and the group shall otherwise organize its working modalities according to the rules of procedure of the Basel Convention;
- The SIWG organizes informal online meetings and/or face-to-face meetings, as applicable and necessary.