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A panel of experts share experiences with national and regional projects to eliminate PCBs discussing results achieved, challenges, and lessons learned.
Highlights and images for 9 February 2023
5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5)
13th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention
Delegates had three days to address the challenges of updating the Basel Convention and its associated tools on issues including e-waste, plastic wastes, and modernizing the prior informed consent (PIC) procedure, while working to ensure the Convention is functioning effectively given the shifting landscape of chemicals and waste policy.
Highlights and images for 7 February 2023
5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5)
Resumed 4th Meeting of the Intersessional Process for Considering SAICM and the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste Beyond 2020
While delegates made great progress on a blueprint of a post-2020 instrument on the sound management of chemicals and waste, consensus was elusive in this multi-stakeholder process. Negotiations will continue on the eve of the International Conference on Chemicals Management in Bonn, Germany in September 2023.
Resumed 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on BBNJ
Governments agreed on a draft treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. The eventual treaty will address exploitation of marine genetic resources, including benefit-sharing; establish area-based management tools, such as marine protected areas; set procedures for environmental impact assessments; and provide capacity building and transfer of marine technology.
Highlights and images for 8 February 2023
5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5)
Highlights and images for 22 February 2023
13th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention
Highlights and images for 23 February 2023
13th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention
Highlights and images for 23 February 2023
Resumed 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on BBNJ