Tackling the illegal transboundary movements of hazardous waste, also known as illegal traffic, is essential to effectively confront the global waste challenge. The Basel Convention’s provision on illegal traffic is
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What is the GEF ISLANDS Programnme? The Global Programme “Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS)” is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and
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The iCOAST project seeks to drive change in the tourism sector by creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment – supported by financial mechanisms and products – that supports and
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The Global Programme ‘Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS) funded by the Global Environment Facility GEF) seeks to address the sound management of chemicals and waste in Least
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Opening of the Meeting The Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention was held from 3 to 7 November 2025 at the Geneva International Conference
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The BCRC-Caribbean partnered with the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for GRULAC Region in Brazil (SCRC-Brazil) to facilitate a regional virtual training programme entitled “Developing Strategies for National Chemicals Management: An International Training Programme Focusing on Preventative
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The Elimination of Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains Integrated Programme in Trinidad and Tobago, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), seeks to influence a shift in the Carnival Fashion Design Sector to promote
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Digital Learning Hub Officially Launched under GEF ISLANDS 10279 & 10472 The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC–Caribbean) has officially launched its Digital
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The Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS) Programme seeks to address the sound management of chemicals and waste in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and
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