Chemicals & Waste
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E-waste solutions featured at WSIS Forum 2012
Two workshops will address the growing problem of E-waste at the World Summit for the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2012, from 14 to 18 May 2012, at the Conference Centre of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. Basel Convention, 11 May 2012 more »
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POPRC7 request for comments
Request for comments on the HCBD and CNs draft risk profiles. Deadline: 25 May 2012 Request for comments on PFOS in open applications. Deadline: 22 June 2012 Request for comments on SCCP draft risk profile. Deadline: 1 June 2012 Stockholm Convention, 13 Apr 2012 more »
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Meeting of the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention Geneva, ...
The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Stockholm Convention will meet from 10 to 11 May 2012 in the International Environment House, Geneva, Switzerland. Stockholm Convention, 12 Apr 2012 more »
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Meeting of the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention Geneva, ...
The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Stockholm Convention will meet from 10 to 11 May 2012 in the International Environment House, Geneva, Switzerland. Stockholm Convention, 11 Apr 2012 more »
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POPRC7 requests for information
POPRC7 requests for information on HBCD, PCP, BDE, PFOS and PFOS alternatives guidance Stockholm Convention, 5 Apr 2012 more »
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Conference on "Chrysotile Asbestos: Assessment and Risk Management"
First international scientific conference on assessment and risk management of Chrysotile Asbestos, organized by the Institute of Occupational Health of NAMS, Ukraine. Rotterdam Convention, 4 Apr 2012 more »
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Basel Convention Bulletin
The March 2012 issue of the Basel Convention Bulletin is available Download (PDF document) Basel Convention, 28 Mar 2012 more »
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Synergies Decisions 2005 – 2011
Download English: Basel Convention, 20 Mar 2012 more »
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UN-led Meeting Agrees on Priority Actions for Managing E-Waste in Africa
Pan-African Forum on E-Waste Underlines Green Economy Opportunities in E-Waste Sector Basel Convention, 17 Mar 2012 more »
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Zimbabwe simultaneously ratifies the chemicals and waste conventions
It is the first time all three conventions have been ratified by a UN member State at the same time. The ratifications will be effective as of 30 May 2012. Basel Convention, 14 Mar 2012 more »
