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

… pentachlorobenzene, used in the past for industrial and agricultural purposes (as pesticides). In addition, the … pentachlorobenzene, used in the past for industrial and agricultural purposes (as pesticides). In addition, the … termites and as a broad-spectrum insecticide on a range of agricultural crops.  Chloredecone – A synthetic chlorinated …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial and agricultural activivites Population Deforestation and mining … invasive alien species and climate change. Industrial and agricultural activivites Industrial activity and modern … from extraction of coral for jewellery or souvenirs. This practice has resulted in the extinction of red and black …
31 May 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Introduction to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

… Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial and agricultural activivites Population Deforestation and mining … invasive alien species and climate change. Industrial and agricultural activivites Industrial activity and modern … from extraction of coral for jewellery or souvenirs. This practice has resulted in the extinction of red and black …
31 May 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Vital Waste Graphics 3

… keystone for the success of any state policy, putting into practice the laws on statute books. Build- ing capacity so … Biogas: electricity, heat (and waste reduction) From agricultural and other biogas plants Primary energy produced … Private gardens Organic farming Wine and fruits Other agricultural uses Greenhouses Landscaping top soil mix …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… for use or repair may be improperly disposed of near agricultural land, residential locations or water sources … Mixed waste dumps which include industrial, household and agricultural wastes increase human exposure to carcinogens …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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

… Transfer for Southeast Asia BEP Best Environmental Practice CFC Chlorofluorocarbons CITES Convention on … on how to achieve synergies at the national level, but in practice, there are many different ways to accomplish this, … (e .g . customs offices), academia, NGOs and the agricultural and industrial private sectors participate in …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Acting Now!

… The World Chlorine Council has made available good practice guidance to non members of the Council. This … per year in 2011 • Whole ore amalgamation is a worst practice that should be stopped • Cost effective low mercury …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Global Mercury Assessment

… and is fully referenced according to standard scientific practice. As such, it is the single reference for the Summary … the two approaches should produce the same results. In practice, mass-balance based approaches tend to result in …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste