Basel

Convention
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Presented by -:
Harsh, Sonu, Nikhil Baisla, Sunil Mahajan,
Shivam Chaurasiya.
 Agenda

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Introduction Background and Key Provisions Implementation Challenges, Global
Objectives and compliance significance and
Conclusion

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 Introduction
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Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal is a
comprehensive treaty that was adopted in 1989 by the
Conference of Plenipotentiaries. It aims to protect the
human environment from the adverse effects of
hazardous waste that is generated, managed and disposed
of in the world community. India’s Ministry of Consumer
Affairs Food and Public Distribution has announced a
blanket ban on all types of single-use plastic products in
all its PSUs including Food Corporation in India in
September 2019. It is one of the important international
environment conventions.

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  Background
The basal convention on  Countries included in
the control of Transboundary Movements the Basel Convention
of Hazardous wastes and their Disposal, on transboundary
commonly known as the Basal Convention movements of
was adopted in 1989. hazardous wastes.
It was a response to the increasing concern
over the environmental and health risks
posed by the improper disposal and
transboundary movement of hazardous
waste.

 Objective
The Basel Convention aims to protect the environment by
bringing measures to control and regulate hazardous and
other waste disposals. The negotiations for the convention
were started in the late 1980s under the auspices of the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
 Key Provisions​
Prior Informed Consent Environmentally Sound Basal convention regional
The convention requires Management(ESM) centers
exporters to obtain the prior
informed consent of the The convention promotes the These centers provide
importing country before adoption of environmentally technical assistance and
shipping hazardous waste to sound management practices capacity-building support to
them . for the generation, handling parties, particular in
and disposal of hazardous developing countries.
Transboundary waste. ​
movement control
system
Parties to the convention must
establish and maintain a
tracking system to monitor the
movement of hazardous waste.
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 Implementation and compliance

Parties to the Basel Convention are required to develop and enforce

national legislation and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance with
the convention's provisions.

The convention establishes a mechanism for reporting, information

exchange, and review of implementation to enhance transparency and
accountability.

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 The Basel Convention has global significance, with 189
Global parties as of September 2021.It has played a critical role in
raising awareness, fostering international cooperation, and
Significance promoting best practices in hazardous waste management.

The Basel Convention faces challenges in

enforcement, monitoring compliance, and
Challenges addressing emerging issues such as electronic
waste and plastic waste.

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 Future Directions
The convention continues to evolve to address new challenges and adapt
to changing waste streams, technologies, and practices.

There is a growing emphasis on sustainable waste management

approaches, including waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and resource
recovery.

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 conclusion
In conclusion, the Basel Convention serves as a
crucial instrument in minimizing the adverse impacts
of hazardous waste, promoting sustainable waste
management practices, and safeguarding the health of
both present and future generations. Continued
support and engagement in the implementation of the
convention are essential to ensure effective
management of hazardous waste on a global scale.
 Systemic Approach adopted by the Basel
Convention on the Control of Transboundary
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their
Disposal.
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Thank you
 Team members
 Harsh.
 Sonu.
 Sunil Mahajan.
 Shivam Chaurasiya.
 Nikhil Baisla. A project from subject Prospecting E-
Waste for Sustainability (SEC)..