Join us tmrw at 15.30 for a webinar on #RotterdamConvention Databases and tools. The webinar aims to provide Designated National Authorities (DNAs) with a practical and interactive overview of the Rotterdam Convention databases and digital tools. Register here: tinyurl.com/53fwptdh
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BRS Executive Secretary Rolph Payet speaking today in Geneva at the event Regulating Household Waste, Promoting Environmentally Sound Waste‑management Principles and Supporting Circular‑economy Initiatives to Tackle Zero Waste.
#ZeroWasteDay #BRSConventions #MakeVisibleTheInvisible
Want to know more about how the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions support Zero Waste Day? Read more here: www.basel.int/Implementati...
#ZeroWasteDay #BRSConventions #MakeVisibleTheInvisible
Don't forget to join us today to find out more about Unlocking Climate and Investment Opportunities through the Environmentally Sound Management of Food Waste. Register below:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ZeroWasteDay #BRSConventions #MakeVisibleTheInvisible
Today is International Day of Zero Waste & we bring together partners to advance practical solutions like reducing plastic & household waste + improving recycling. More information: tinyurl.com/2zs5fwdc
#ZeroWasteDay #BRSConventions #FoodSecurity #CircularEconomy #MakeVisibleTheInvsible
Students from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” play our game Next Exit: Chemical Safety, learning about hazardous chemicals and the role of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions. Learn more about the game here: tinyurl.com/3wh5bsyc
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Applications for side events at #OEWG-15 are now open until 30 April 2026! Interested organizers are invited to submit their proposals via the online application form. More information here: www.basel.int/oewg15/sideevents
#BaselConvention #ChemicalsAndWaste #MakeVisibleTheInvisible
The Chemical Review Committee (CRC) Orientation Workshop now at FAO in Rome until 25 March. The CRC organized by the #RotterdamConvention, focuses on strengthening team building, fostering knowledge sharing, and deepening the expertise of the CRC: tinyurl.com/553tyfva
#ChemicalsAndWaste #CRCWorkshop
Want to learn more about what the BRS Conventions does regarding national reporting under the #Basel and #StockholmConventions ? Read more: www.brsmeas.org/Implementati...
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The #BRSConventions, together with the @unepozone.bsky.social highlight how scientific observation, monitoring & data sharing guide global efforts to safeguard human health and the environment. Read more: tinyurl.com/yzzvesev
Happy World Meteorological Day!
#MakeVisibletheInvisible #POPs #ODS
Food and organic #waste represent one of the fastest and most cost-effective opportunities for #ClimateAction available today. Join the conversation to find out more about Unlocking Climate and Investment Opportunities through the Environmentally Sound Management of Food Waste: tinyurl.com/ykcujy75
How can #circulareconomy and life-cycle approaches support the objectives of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions?
A new technical brief by the #10YFP Secretariat and the #BRSConventions Secretariat explores the synergies and policy opportunities. More here: tinyurl.com/5n9avrce
Regional workshop on national reporting under the #Basel and #StockholmConventions is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, which provides training on how Parties can collect data across the life cycle of #POPs to complete their national reports under those conventions. More information:
tinyurl.com/4ya8yfay
Countries play a key role in tracking progress under the Stockholm Convention. The new Manual for National Reports helps Parties submit accurate data through the Electronic Reporting System.
www.pops.int/Countries/Re...
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This week marked strong progress by #Senegal & #CaboVerde in advancing a new project to tackle plastic pollution by strengthening legal frameworks, improving customs capacities & supporting national plastic waste inventory development. More info: tinyurl.com/5n7d5dem
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Delighted to be visiting #Senegal & #CaboVerde: Strengthening capacities for the prevention, minimization, control of transboundary movements & environmentally sound management of #plasticwaste. More info: tinyurl.com/5n7d5dem
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Photo credits: BRS Secretariat
Disqualified over a snowboard? That’s what happened to one Olympian after PFASs were found in his equipment.
These chemicals are used in everything from water-resistant gear to non-stick pans.
Under the Stockholm Convention, countries are working to phase out the most harmful PFASs: bit.ly/4at85YI
We are in #Senegal & #CaboVerde this week – supporting both countries to strengthen their capacities to prevent, minimize and ensure the environmentally sound management of plastic waste & fulfil their obligations under the Plastic Waste Amendments of the #BaselConvention www.basel.int/tabid/8347
The #BaselConvention COP-17 report and the #RotterdamConvention COP-12 reports are now available in the six official UN languages. Find them here:
www.basel.int/.../COP17/ta...
www.pic.int/.../9745/lan...
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Enforcement and customs authorities from nine Eastern European countries convene in Slovakia to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation on implementing the #BaselConvention #ewaste amendments, which entered into force on 1 January 2025. Learn more: www.basel.int/Implementati...
This #WorldWildlifeDay, the spotlight is on medicinal and aromatic plants. 🌱
🔗 Discover the links between the #BRSConventions, #CITES and biodiversity: www.brsmeas.org/biodiversity...
#WorldWildlifeDay #BRSConventions #MakeVisibletheInvisible #ChemicalsandWaste
This month, we’ve moved firmly into implementation mode in preparation for the 2027 BRS COPs. Read the full newsletter here:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2s3uuktt
#Sustainability #GlobalGovernance #ChemicalsAndWaste #BRSConventions
Want to know more about the State of Global #Environment Governance 2025? Read on here, which includes a foreword by BRS Executive Secretary Rolph Payet: www.iisd.org/publications...
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What is the trajectory of global environmental action?
Rolph Payet reflects last year's meetings and on the path forward of MEA negotiations
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/articles/bro...
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🌍 The 2026 edition of the brochure on Procedures and Mechanisms on Implementation and Compliance with the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions has been released in English.
🔗 Publication:
www.basel.int/Portals/4/do...
🔗 Additional resources:
www.pic.int/TheConventio...
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Providing opening remarks, @brsconventions.bsky.social Executive Secretary Rolph Payet stresses that, following an active & dynamic 2025, 2026 will be a year of implementation, where the #chemicals & #waste cluster will be engaged to deliver on the programme of work and on the mandates received.
#Live now!
2026 is another busy year for the #chemicals & #waste agenda. Join this briefing for a review of outcomes of recently concluded negotiations, an outlook on upcoming ones, and a follow-up on #UNEA resolutions.
▶️ tiny.cc/GEN12Feb26
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=Cna4yTmc6WQ
The #BaselConvention Partnership on Plastic Waste has selected new pilot projects - supporting 50 initiatives worldwide! From refill systems in Southeast Asia to digital #recycling tools in Ghana - these projects are driving real solutions to #plasticpollution.
Read more: tinyurl.com/ycka6mmt
2026 is set to be another busy year for the #chemicals & #waste agenda.
With key meetings & negotiations taking place this year, join the Chemicals & Waste Negotiations Briefing for updates.
🗓️ 12 February, 10:00 CET
▶️ tiny.cc/GEN12Feb26
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The World Bank & African Development Bank, hosted the Global Elimination Program for #PCBs (GEP‑PCB) Inception Workshop in Abidjan from 27-29 Jan: an imp. step towards supporting African countries meet #StockholmConvention commitments. More here: tinyurl.com/2yd5b3vh
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