The 3rd meeting of the small intersessional working group on waste batteries technical guidelines is being held in Geneva, Switzerland from 1 to 4 December 2025. The SIWG aims to advance the work on the development and updating of the technical guidelines on waste batteries, for consideration by the Basel Convention OEWG scheduled in June 2026.
The event which is organized in cooperation with UNEP will present findings and approaches to strengthen the integration of pollution action and the implementation of the BRS conventions in United Nations Cooperation Frameworks, in particular highlighting the work of the compliance committees under the Basel and Rotterdam conventions.
The second meeting of the small intersessional working group on the improvement of the functioning of the prior informed consent procedure under the Basel Convention is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, 27 – 29 November 2025.
Parties to the Basel Convention can now submit their 2024 national reports through the electronic reporting system. Ensure timely compliance and contribute to global efforts in managing hazardous waste responsibly.