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

… Asia-Pacific region . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8 . Combating illegal trade in hazardous chemicals and wastes: cooperation through … of the conventions . Areas such as combating illegal traffic and trade in hazardous chemicals and wastes, …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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

… focus of all aspects of government policy, business, trade and conservation and a valued driver of economic … facilities; sewage treatment plants and legal and illegal dumping. Improper waste handling in terrestrial areas … failure, obsolete waste management practices or through illegal littering and dumping (UNEP-CAR/RCU, 2008). Fishing …
29 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… with economies in transition by increasing aid, opening trade to exports from developing countries and countries with … to monitor shipments of hazardous wastes and to detect illegal shipments of such wastes. Addressing such aspects of … it two important benefits. Firstly, enhanced detection of illegal shipments prevents improper disposal of hazardous …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… United Nations Environment Programme, nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement. … licence authorizes 16 sanitary landfills to operate, but illegal open pit dumps or unauthorized collection sites are … wastes they generate, and are liable for spills or illegal disposal. Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and …
29 Jun 2026 Document

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… water. However, some green technologies can also involve trade-offs, as seen with green energy, between reduced carbon … This is relevant for all such chemicals and important for trade policy and use. Technology information, diffusion, … officials to encourage them to turn a blind eye on illegal activities. Corruption can lead to a loss of revenue …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance