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Waste exports to the developing world: A global response

Author
Kitt J.
Journal/Series
Georgetown International Environmental Law Review | Vol. 7(2); 485 - 514; 30 p.
Date
1995
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-054912)
Publisher | Place of publication
Georgetown University Law Center | Washington, DC, USA
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Developing countries Transboundary movement of waste International trade

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)

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)