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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 |

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)