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Waste containing nanomaterials

Document type
Decision
Reference number
OEWG-15/12
Date
Jun 23, 2026
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Treaty
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Apr 5, 1989)
Meeting
Fifteenth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention
Website
www.informea.org
Full text
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Abstract

The Open-ended Working Group

1. Takes note of the information provided by Parties and observers concerning activities aimed at addressing issues related to waste containing nanomaterials;

2. Invites Parties and observers to make available to the Secretariat, by 31 December 2026, any new information related to activities aimed at addressing issues related to waste containing nanomaterials, including case studies and best practices relating to the management of such waste;