Illegal Traffic
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 a cornerstone of global efforts to curb the dumping of hazardous waste. By defining certain transboundary waste shipments as illegal traffic, it establishes a robust framework for prevention and management. To learn more, download and read our factsheet on illegal traffic.
Fact sheet
