Welcome to the BCRC-Caribbean
The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean) aims to collaborate with Caribbean countries in implementing their international obligations to the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm and Minamata Conventions and other multilateral environmental treaties to sustainably manage wastes and chemicals for the protection of human health and the environment.
Regional Waste and Chemicals Projects
CLICK HERE to read about the waste and chemicals projects executed by the Centre throughout the Caribbean
International Waste and Chemicals Conventions
CLICK HERE to find out about Multilateral Waste and Chemicals Agreements acceded to by Caribbean countries
Latest Articles
ELVs Assessment Phase Press Release
Assessing the Management of End-of-Life Vehicles in the Caribbean The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC – Caribbean) recently embarked on Phase II...
Regional Standards Assessment and Validation Phase Press Release
Determining two (2) Regional Standards for Development in the Caribbean Subsequent to the launch of Output 1.4 in March 2023, The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer...
ISLANDS Press Release: UPOPs Awareness Raising Campaign
The GEF ISLANDS Programme aims to support small islands developing states (SIDS) to enter a safe chemical development pathway through strengthening their ability to control the flow of chemicals, products,...
#InspireISLANDS Photography Competition - Here are your Winners!
The BCRC-Caribbean launched the #InspireISLANDS Photography Competition on April 3, 2023, with the theme, “The Tide Has to Turn on Plastic Waste.” This directly aligned with this year’s 50th World...
Improving the Caroni Ramsar Nature Reserve – Reducing the impact of the Beetham Landfill and surroundings in Trinidad
The project entitled “Improving the Caroni Ramsar nature Reserve – Reducing the Impact of Beetham Landfill and Surroundings in Trinidad” was executed by a consortium led by the Basel Convention...
ISLANDS Press Release
GEF ISLANDS will support Caribbean Islands to strengthen Legislative and Institutional Frameworks to manage hazardous chemicals and wastes. One of the requirements for the successful and sustainable management of hazardous...
ISLANDS Press Release
GEF ISLANDS has Initiated a Public Private Partnership Towards Improving Plastic Waste Management in the Cruise Ship Sector in the Dominican Republic Plastic waste has multiple origins in Small Island...
The Third Meeting of the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Partnership (PWP) Working Group
The Third Meeting of the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Partnership (PWP) Working Group was held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 23 to 25 November 2022. This meeting saw the...
MERCURY IN THE BAHAMAS ART COMPETITION
Create a painting, drawing or digital graphic art, to show us how you can make The Bahamas mercury free! As part of the GEF 10585 – Development of Minamata...
Opportunities
Consultancy Opportunity - National Technical Team (NTT) on Plastic Waste Management in Antigua and Barbuda
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Basel Convention) seeks to address the management of plastic waste through various tools, including but...