Waste trade and disposal in the Americas: The need for and benefits of a regional response Author Poulakidas D. Journal/Series Vermont Law Review | Vol. 21(3); 873 - 928; 56 p. Date 1997 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-063534) Publisher | Place of publication Vermont Law School | South Royalton, VT, USA Language English Country/Territory United States of America, Canada, Mexico Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Transboundary movement of waste Hazardous waste Waste disposal Hazardous substances Geographical area Latin America and the Caribbean, North America 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) Treaty Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region Treaty | Multilateral | Cartagena | Mar 24, 1983 Keyword: Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, International agreement-text, Air quality/air pollution, Research, EIA, Management/conservation, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Exploration, Institution, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Ecosystem preservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000763) Treaty Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter Treaty | Multilateral | London; Mexico City; Moscow; Washington D.C. | Aug 5, 1981 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biological agents, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Oil pollution, Toxicity/poisoning, Hazardous waste, International organization, Radioactive waste, Transport/storage, Navigation, Waste disposal, Radioactive pollution, Inspection, Monitoring, Marine pollution Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000420) Treaty Fourth ACP-EEC Convention Treaty | Multilateral | Lome | Dec 15, 1989 Keyword: Management/conservation, Sustainable development, Food quality control/food safety, International organization, International trade, Exploration, Energy conservation/energy production, Transboundary movement of waste, Fishery management and conservation, Mining, Pesticides, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Renewable energy, Developing countries, International relations/cooperation, Radioactive waste, Agricultural development, Desertification, EIA, Agro-forestry, Ranching/captive breeding, International agreement-text Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001056)