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Second report on the protection of the atmosphere

… any physical, chemical, biological, radioactive … substance or matter which is emitted into or otherwise enters … articles on the prevention of transboundary harm from hazardous activities (2001). In that case, the Commission … articles on the prevention of transboundary harm from hazardous activities provides that: “The present articles …
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Towards responsible trade

… among Parties in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals in order to protect human health and the … decisions on them. It makes the international trade in hazardous chemicals more transparent and less vulnerable to … i o n s Methamidophos (Soluble liquid formulations of the substance that exceed 600 g active ingredient/l), …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Vessel-Based Sources of Marine Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… force in 1995. It was followed by a Protocol relating to hazardous and noxious substances (OPRC-HNS Protocol), which … do in case of emergency. The OPRC-HNS Protocol covers any substance other than oil which, if introduced into the marine … on civil liability for marine pollution caused by hazardous and noxious substances which was superseded by the …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… • To regulating chemicals and hazardous substances including persistent organic pollutants, transport of hazardous wastes etc. • To protecting the oceans and … in enforcement; • Illegal activities illegal traffic in hazardous wastes, chemicals, ozone depleting substances, …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

GEO yearbook 2003

… measures to control invasive marine species and hazardous chemicals, and to share the benefits of plant … on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade … on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade …
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Position document for Rotterdam Convention COP8 Meeting - 2017

… a ban de facto, any country could just refuse to import a substance or to demand additional requirements for shipment … of society, it has also brought numerous potentially hazardous products, used daily, and which are too often far … called blue asbestos), which is defined as the most hazardous fibre and responsible for more deaths than any …
18 Jun 2026 Document

Technical guidelines: Technical guidelines on transboundary movements of electrical and electronic waste and used electrical and electronic equipment, in particular regarding the distinction between waste and non-waste under the Basel Convention

… Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, adopted on March 22, … management Taking all practicable steps to ensure that hazardous wastes or other wastes are managed in a manner that … Wastes listed in Annex II to the Convention. Non-waste A substance or object that does not meet the definition of …
18 Jun 2026 Document

Law for water management: a guide to concepts and effective approaches

… AND WATER POLICY II. LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR WATER III. SUBSTANCE OF NATIONAL WATER LAWS IV. OTHER KEY ISSUES IN THE … are required to set emission limits for discharges of hazardous substances from point sources based on the best … practices to reduce the emission of nutrients and hazardous substances from diffuse sources, in particular from …
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The Aarhus Convention:An implementation guide. UN/ECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters

… is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and … developments and a growing jurisprudence worldwide giving substance and rights-based content to the previously as- … is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities. 49 …
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Household Waste Partnership

… Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal Key challenges faced by … of deposited waste. Open burning releases POPs and other hazardous chemicals into air. Leachate from landfills and … and characteristics, household waste may contain hazardous materials co-mingled with non-hazardous materials. …
18 Jun 2026 Document