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Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

… September 2010) Why should we be concerned by it? The prevention of illegal traffic in hazardous wastes will ensure … disposal of hazardous wastes and other wastes. The prevention of the negative consequences of illegal traffic … a complex issue. Efforts are being made to strengthen the prevention, detection, control and punishment of illegal …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… and precaution 52. It has long been recognized that prevention of environmental harm must be “the Golden Rule for … rehabilitation is often prohibitive. 53. The “principle of prevention” has thus be- come a cornerstone of environmental … or plant life or health, of the environment, or for the prevention of deceptive practices, at the levels it considers …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), Analyzing the benefits of implementing the IPPC

… on Phytosanitary Measures (of the IPPC) eMPReS Emergency Prevention System (of the FAO) eU European Union FAO Food and … and Protection Diversion of the FAO); EMPRES (Emergency Prevention System of the FAO). 5 A n A l y z i n g t h e b e … The realization of this comes from the old adage – prevention is better than cure! Why do we need a Convention …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Vital Waste Graphics 3

… growth and waste production (cleaner production; waste prevention campaigns). This increase in waste generation is … the growing waste heap, the concept of minimization – or prevention – of waste generation has been developed in major … limit the occurrence of further impacts. Ultimately real prevention would mean changing not only the way we …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ratification and Implementation Guidelines

… a. Setting national objectives aiming at dental car- ies prevention and health promotion, thereby minimizing the need for dental restoration; Note: The prevention of dental caries (tooth decay) is a broad goal and … on amalgam reduction is un- certain. Thus, dental caries prevention may need to be coupled with other measures that …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting

… of adults. If adults typically occur in the product then prevention of reproduction (e.g. egg laying) would be the … The differences are that when a treatment is based on prevention of reproduction there may be live adults in or … adult emergence may require an excessive dose, so prevention of development of the F1 generation is the …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Convention text of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… and health effects, sources, long-range transport, and prevention and control technologies relating to mercury. In … the need to ensure proper management of mercury and the prevention of such events in the future, Stressing the … (c) Promote appropriate health-care services for prevention, treatment and care for populations affected by …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs

17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

National and Regional Plant Protection Organizations

… regarding regulated pests and the means of their prevention and control; − issuance of phytosanitary …
17 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… sound management encompasses minimization and prevention of the generation of wastes and requires a …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste