The BCRC-Caribbean is expected to communicate its programmes of work by developing business plans that identify priority projects implementable at a regional level. In this regard, the BCRC-Caribbean has developed Business Plans in consultation with key stakeholders in the Caribbean, to prioritize and subsequently address issues of major concern in the Caribbean.
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Through its projects, the BCRC-Caribbean has developed communications material to raise awareness on the sources of mercury and its dangers to human health and the environment. Developed material include videos, flyers and posters. To see material developed under the Minamata Initial Assessment in Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago
read moreUnder the Minamata Initial Assessment in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the BCRC-Caribbean developed videos, and flyers to raise awareness on the sources of mercury in these countries and its dangers to human health and the environment.
read moreUnder the Minamata Initial Assessment in Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago, the BCRC-Caribbean developed videos, posters and brochures to raise awareness on the sources of mercury in these countries and its dangers to human health and the environment. These were presented to national stakeholders and students through a series
read moreOpen Opportunities with the BCRC-Caribbean Other Opportunities Closed Tenders 3 Aug Closed Opportunities Consultancy Opportunity – Consultant Team on Circular Business Models and Sustainable Reporting Frameworks – BCRC Caribbean The Elimination of Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains Integrated Programme in Trinidad and Tobago, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), seeks… Read more 28 Jul Closed Opportunities
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Upcoming Events Enable JavaScript for search and calendar navigation.No upcoming events are currently scheduled. News 14 Sep Our News/Events BCRC-Caribbean Hosts 12th Annual Steering Committee Meeting The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean) convened its 12th Annual Steering Committee… Read more 27 Jul Our News/Events Plastic Waste Education
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Steering Committee Members The development and implementation of the Centre’s activities relevant to its regional role are advised by a Steering Committee. The Committee consists of members nominated by the fifteen (15) Parties who develop and endorse the Centre’s Business Plan for each biennium and oversee its implementation. Antigua and Barbuda Dr. Linroy Christian Director
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The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean) aims to support Contracting Caribbean Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm and Minamata Conventions with implementing their international obligations to sustainably manage wastes and chemicals in order to protect human health and the environment. Support is provided through technical assistance and
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Chemicals are increasingly produced and used throughout the globe in the manufacture of everyday products, for industrial, agricultural and household applications and in all other sectors. Similarly, increased production and use of products by individuals, families and businesses result in the generation of large quantities of wastes which must then be disposed of. Most countries,
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The BCRC-Caribbean supports its 14 member countries and other Caribbean Nations that request its assistance with fulfilling their obligations to the chemicals and waste management cluster of global multilateral agreements. This support is provided through execution of projects, organisation of awareness raising meetings and training workshops, dissemination of information and transfer of technology. GEF ISLANDS
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