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… as a waste minimiza- tion strategy. Beyond the obvious reduction of space required for landfill, the objective is … and nearby inhabitants, pollution control systems and risk mitigation measures are often insufficient in such … is a crucial part of reconstruction in the aftermath of a disaster. Yet aid agencies present in post-disaster areas are …

… plans, harmonization of classification and customs codes, risk management and emergency response . Many developing … the Secretariat’s work plan are risk assessment and risk reduction, the enhancement of the Secretariat and capacity … Basel Convention and UNEP, through its Post- Conflict and Disaster Management Branch, collaborated closely with other …

… in meeting sustainable development goals, and in the reduction of poverty. The Convention regulates the … disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes run the risk of contamination from toxic chemicals if they have not … wastes, which contain heavy metals; (c) Some countries risk losing important income flows from tourism if hazardous …