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Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention
… 1 Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention I. … in protecting human health and the environment, in meeting sustainable development goals, and in the reduction of … for example, electronic products as they are shipped for use or repair may be improperly disposed of near agricultural …
Environmentally sound management of used electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) in Asia-Pacific
… exported to developing countries for the purpose of re-use, repair, refurbishment, recycling and recovery at … • Achievement of ESM by promoting best practices and the use of sound recycling technologies adapted to national …
Synergies Success Stories - Enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions
… This publication was jointly prepared by the Division for Sustainable Development, United Nations Department of … in the 18th and 19th sessions of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). It provides examples of … of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (Chemical …
Waste management for human health and livelihood
… sound waste management contributes in concrete ways to the sustainable development. Did you know? According to UN Water, … of hazardous and other wastes and the achievement of sustainable development, especially for those who need it the … and hygiene; and indoor air pollution due to solid fuel use for cooking. Around the world, children under five are …
Vital Waste Graphics 3
… of information to support decision making and secure a sustainable future. www.grida.no Copyright: ©2012 The … may be occasioned, directly or indirectly, through the use of, or reliance on, the contents of this publication. The … trends and shape the development of our society into more sustainable pathways. Decisions taken today determine the …
The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implementation in the Latin America and Caribbean region
… Uruguay), Alba Luz Castro (Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia), Alberto Santos Capra (Environmental and Sustainable Development Secretariat, Argentina), Arturo … health and the environment derived from the production, use and disposal of mercury and mercury-added products. These …
Acting Now!
… of any publication that uses this report as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any … to transition away from primary mercury mining to a more sustainable economic activity. IN TI, Argentina M inistry of … of government-led initiatives Sources: Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, University of Massachusetts, Lowell …
Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… energy from the water, currents or winds. Another use of the marine environment is marine scientific research, … or regional ecosystem processes. Once constructed, the use of this infrastructure may also affect marine … coastal State authority is a sufficient guarantee for sustainable fisheries. A form of fishing that is currently …
Introduction to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
… energy from the water, currents or winds. Another use of the marine environment is marine scientific research, … or regional ecosystem processes. Once constructed, the use of this infrastructure may also affect marine … coastal State authority is a sufficient guarantee for sustainable fisheries. A form of fishing that is currently …
Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs
… of the 20th century, before the invention and widespread use in agriculture and industry of thousands of synthetic … on alternatives is essential for enhancing their safe and sustainable replacement. PCBs present a different kind of … on alternatives is essential for enhancing their safe and sustainable replacement. PCBs present a different kind of …