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Introductory Course to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal and Regional Instruments on Hazardous Wastes

Corporate author
UNEP/InforMEA
Date
2016
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-092678)
Title (French)

Cours d'introduction à la Convention de Bâle sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières de déchets dangereux et de leur élimination et aux instruments régionaux relatifs aux déchets dangereux

Title (Spanish)

Curso introductorio al Convenio de Basilea sobre el control de los movimientos transfronterizos de los desechos peligrosos y su eliminación e instrumentos regionales sobre los desechos peligrosos

Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP | www
Document type
Training/educational material
Language
English, Spanish, French
Field of application
International
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Public health Hazardous waste International agreement-text Toxicity/poisoning International agreement-implementation
Abstract

Eventually, all chemicals will become wastes. As agreed by the international community, “wastes” are substances or objects that are disposed of, intended to be disposed of, or required to be disposed of under provisions of national law. ”Hazardous wastes” are a subset of wastes that include a wide range of wastes capable of causing harm to human health, the environment or both. As the world becomes more developed and societies become larger, with affluent consumption patterns, a wide range of industrial, commercial, construction, agricultural, medical and even domestic activities have increased at an unprecedented rate, the inevitable consequence being an accelerated rate of waste generation. Once generated, hazardous wastes require proper handling and disposal if their adverse impacts on human health and the environment are to be avoided. This course introduces you to the Basel Convention, which is the most important legally binding international agreement related to hazardous and other wastes. At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1.Explain the importance of regulating international trade of hazardous wastes and their disposal 2.Identify the core components and mechanisms established by the Basel Convention 3.Outline the synergies process undertaken by the Stockholm, Rotterdam and Basel Conventions 4.Describe the main obligations under several regional instruments on hazardous wastes The course is comprised of 4 units. Each unit includes a book with links to the InforMEA and relevant documents and websites, additional materials and videos. It will take you two hours approximately to complete the course, excluding additional materials. You can manage your time as you wish and retake the course whenever it is more convenient for you. After completing all the units and passing the quiz with an 80% of correct responses, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Website
e-learning.informea.org

Other references

Treaty

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Basel |

Keyword: Waste disposal, Technology transfer, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)