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
#BRSConventions #ChemicalsAndWaste
Want to learn more about what the BRS Conventions does regarding national reporting under the #Basel and #StockholmConventions ? Read more: www.brsmeas.org/Implementati...
#BRSConventions #NationalReporting #BRSConventionsWorkshop
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
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
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
#BaselConvention #BRSConventions #SDGs
Photo credits: BRS Secretariat
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...
#BRSConventions #ChemicalsAndWaste
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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🌍 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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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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The global environmental agenda for 2026 enters a decisive phase - one defined by ambition and delivery. This is a year of implementation - read more for out plans for this year in our newsletter and subscribe here: tinyurl.com/yc528v8a
#BRSConventions #newsletter
BRS Conventions Executive Secretary Rolph Payet speaking today at the High-level Segment of the 7th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
#BRSConventions #TriplePlanetaryCrisis #UNEA7
On International Mountains Day, BRS Advocate Felix Neureuther calls attention to the problem of plastic waste in mountainous regions. Watch more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#IMD2025 #BRSConventions #plasticisforever #Mountainsmatter
President of Kenya, William Ruto speaking today at #UNEA7 about the role of technology in environmental protection.
#BRSConventions #pollution #ChemicalsAndWaste
Annalena Baerbock, speaking today at #UNEA-7 on the severity of the triple planetary crisis.
#BRSConventions #ChemicalsAndWaste
#StockholmConvention President Mr. Joswa Aoudou speaking at MEAs Day at #UNEA-7 on the triple planetary crisis and the platform that UNEA brings to strengthen commitment to multilateralism
#BRSConventions #ChemicalsAndWaste
As negotiations for the next GEF replenishment advance, our GEF–MEA Exchange on Financing at UNEA-7 will explore how GEF-9 can accelerate action on pollution, chemicals and waste, and biodiversity loss through more integrated and innovative financing.
#BRSConventions #UNEA7 #ChemicalsAndWaste
It’s here: UNEA-7 is next week, and the BRS Secretariat is be there! Visit the BRS booth to learn more about #ChemicalsAndWaste and how the BRS Conventions protect human health and the environment.
#BRSConventions #UNEA-7
The Prior Informed Consent procedure in the #BaselConvention to ensure all parties agree before any transboundary waste movement takes place. This week, experts discuss options to strengthen PIC, building on recommendations from May'25: tinyurl.com/4dwckj83
#MakeVisibleTheInvisible #BRSConventions
Collaboration for impact: The #RotterdamConvention brings Latin American nations together in Mexico to share best practices and enhance capacity for #pesticide risk assessment, driving evidence-based decisions for sustainable agriculture.
#BRSConventions #MakeVisibleTheInvisible
As the world looks to UNFCCC COP30 to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach, it is vital to recognize the close link between climate change and hazardous chemicals and waste management. Explore how the #BRSConventions respond to #COP30 goals tinyurl.com/hs6d7vym
BRS Executive Secretary Rolph Payet, speaking at #MinamataCOP6 on the opportunities to tackle the root causes of the interlinked environmental crises of #climatechange, #biodiversity loss and #pollution.
#BRSConventions #MinamataConvention #Sustainability
We are proud to participate in #MinamataCOP6 on #Mercury. See the technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of waste containing mercury tinyurl.com/3tdzmpmt
#BRSConventions #ChemicalsGovernance #WasteManagement
The #BRSConventions are at the #MinamataCOP6 Special Event "Driving effective and inclusive implementation of the Minamata Convention on #Mercury" facilitating the exchange of experiences and actions to implement the Minamata Convention.
