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Articles related to the implementation and institutional arrangements of the Minamata Convention

… It may be delivered through regional, subregional and national arrangements, including existing regional and … compounds. e. Implementation plans (Article 20) Voluntary national and regional implementation plans to meet the … may be developed and executed in consultation with national and regional stakeholders. f. Reporting (required by …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Becoming a Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… unique to that State, this often involves approval by the national parliament.  The second act deals with the external … Convention, may be summarized as follows: 1. Carry out a national situation analysis and collect information: The lead … responsible for the Convention (such as the national authority or ministry involved in negotiating or …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implementation in the Latin America and Caribbean region

… Development Secretariat, Argentina), Arturo Gavilán (National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change, Mexico), … Uruguay), Luis Chinchay (Metallurgical Mining Geologic National institute, Ecuador), Maria Inés Esquivel (Ministry of Health, Panama), Martha Ramírez (National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change, Mexico), …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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

… divided into maritime zones. These comprise areas within national jurisdiction, such as the territorial sea, exclusive … zone and continental shelves, as well as areas beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas and deep seabed. … extends beyond the exclusive economic zone. Areas beyond national jurisdiction must be managed cooperatively. Further, …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Waste management for human health and livelihood

… today is not generally considered a priority topic at the national or international levels, and thus does not receive … Segment of COP 9 should firmly place the issue on the national and international agendas, and secure commitment for … environmentally sound waste management into all relevant national and international policies. 2. Another outcome could …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The three pillars of the Basel Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… hazardous wastes or other wastes: from an area under the national jurisdiction of one State to or through an area under the national jurisdiction of another State, or to or though an area not under the national jurisdiction of any State, provided at least two …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… wastes around the world, waste is not merely a local or national issue, it is a global issue. In the past … been considered a local problem of limited relevance to national or global priorities. Governments are facing … sound management of wastes is needed as one strategy contributing to success of the UN Framework …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Global Mercury Assessment

… and categorisation of sectors used in different national and international reporting systems. National emissions estimates based on individual facility … of mercury to the atmosphere. Th e inventory was based on national emissions data for the year 2005 submitted by …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste