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Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014

… ringed by coral reefs and mangrove forests which provide food and shelter for marine life as well as food and livelihoods for humans. The islands in the WCR face … in coordination/collaboration with municipal police/security forces and establish the infrastructure for …
19 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… of natural resources upon which people rely for food, water, fodder, fuel, shelter and their livelihoods may … have leaked into the soil and ground water and into the food chain. The management of healthcare wastes poses another … management of wastes, can also have economic benefits. F. Security Effective implementation of the Basel Convention …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… to avoid unintended releases into the environment and food chain, and increase public awareness and international … recovery of waste, including through recycling 50. Reduce food waste throughout value chains, including at the consumer … in social welfare and basic infrastructure (e.g. food security, connectivity, maritime, public transport …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Waste management for human health and livelihood

… Exposure occurs through contaminated air, water and food and through dental and medical treatments. High levels … (thus threatening humans and animals at the top of the food chain), and cause a range of health effects. Strong …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… Nigeria Ana Garcia Gonzalez Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Spain Ana Guadalupe Contreras de … Elena Fernández-Peinado Bestard Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Spain Elena Nürnberger K + S … Javier Pérez-Ilzarbe Serrano Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Spain Javier Ureta Saenz Peña …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Synergies Success Stories - Enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions

… Convention) ESM Environmentally Sound Management FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations GCI … the Pesticide Stock Management System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) … of the initiative and the rising concerns on environmental security, countries in the region appealed to UNEP to expand …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Technical guidelines on incineration on land (D10)

… by the deposition and uptake of airborne pollutants on the food chain as well as inhalation of air pollutants. Waste … can assist in minimizing potential impacts to humans and food sources. 30. The incineration of hazardous wastes can …
19 Jun 2026 Document