Note. The Bamako Convention as a solution to the problem of hazardous waste exports to less developed countries Author Donald J.W. Journal/Series Columbia Journal of Environmental Law | Vol. 17(2); 419 - 458; 40 p. Date 1992 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-048822) Publisher | Place of publication School of Law Columbia University | New York, NY, USA Language English Field of application International Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword International trade Developing countries Transboundary movement of waste Waste disposal Hazardous substances Other references Treaty Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa Treaty | Multilateral | Bamako | Jan 30, 1991 Keyword: Waste disposal, PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Policy/planning, International relations/cooperation, Radioactive waste, Dispute settlement, Waste management, Marine pollution, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Packaging/labelling, Education, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation, Technology transfer, Pollution control Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001104)