http://www.pic.int RSS feeds for Rotterdam Convention 60 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3839&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://chm.pops.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Webinars/tabid/1529/Default.aspx?overlayId=ArtId-2356 The objective of the webinar is to provide an overview of the main decisions adopted during the 2013 COPs & ExCOPs.   Square4 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3839 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3298&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/TheConvention/Media/PressReleases/ConferenciaExtraordinariadelasUN/tabid/3230/language/en-US/Default.aspx UNEP and FAO team up to promote synergies between the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in two-week chemicals and waste meeting.   Square2, Press release, COP.6 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3298 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2358&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2358/language/en-US/Debriefing-on-the-outcomes-of-the-2013-conferences-of-the-parties-to-the-Basel-Rotterdam-and-Stockholm-conventions-Webinar.aspx The webinar will provide parties and others with an overview of the main decisions adopted during the COPs to the Stockholm, Basel and Rotterdam Conventions that close their respective meetings on 10 May 2013. General News Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2358 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2011&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/Standardizedemailaddresses/tabid/3209/language/en-GB/Default.aspx Staff members of the Secretariat have new standardized e-mail addresses. Announcements Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2011 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1615&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://synergies.pops.int/Implementation/MediaResources/NewsFeatures/Secretariatfillsthreeseniorpositions/tabid/3199/language/en-US/Default.aspx Selection of branch chiefs to fill the technical assistance, convention operations and scientific support branches has been announced by the Secretariat.   General News, News Feature Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1615 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=947&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/947/language/en-US/Call-for-information--proposal-for-inclusion-of-a-severely-hazardous-pesticide-formulation.aspx The Secretariat is calling for information relevant to a proposal for inclusion in Annex III of a severely hazardous pesticide formulation. Square3 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:947 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=940&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://chm.pops.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/OnlineLibrary/tabid/2539/Default.aspx Recordings available in the webinars online library. Archived News Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:940 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=932&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/932/language/en-US/Afghanistan-accedes-to-the-Rotterdam-Convention.aspx The number of Parties to the Convention rises to 152. General News Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:932 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=929&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/929/language/en-US/Cambodia-accedes-to-the-Rotterdam-Convention.aspx The number of Parties to the Convention rises to 151. General News Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:929 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=920&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://chm.pops.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Webinars/tabid/1529/Default.aspx?overlayId=ArtId-918 The objective of the webinar is to provide parties, observers and other stakeholders with an overview of the main issues that will be discussed during the upcoming meetings of the conferences of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions. 12 March 2013, at 10 am (Session in English): Register 14 March 2013, at 10 am (Session in French): Register 19 March 2013, at 4 pm (Session in English): Register 21 March 2013, at 4 pm (Session in Spanish): Register Archived News Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:920 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=911&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/911/language/en-US/Webinar-Understanding-chemical-isomers-and-congeners-being-considered-for-listings-by-Rotterdam-and-Stockholm-COPs.aspx Chemicals with the same or similar chemical formulas may have different properties, creating confusion for those who are not fully familiar with the science. Archived News Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:911 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=906&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/906/language/en-US/Albania-submits-record-number-of-import-responses-for-all-Annex-III-chemicals.aspx Albania has recently submitted import responses for all the 43 chemicals listed in Annex III of the convention. These import responses provide Albania with a first line of defence on the import the hazardous chemicals listed under the Rotterdam Convention. News Feature Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:906 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=900&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/TheConvention/Media/NewsFeatures/tabid/3163/language/en-US/Default.aspx Albania has recently submitted import responses for all the 43 chemicals listed in Annex III of the convention. These import responses provide Albania with a first line of defence on the import the hazardous chemicals listed under the Rotterdam Convention. "This is a meaningful step by Albania in satisfying its obligations under the Rotterdam Convention and we encourage other Parties that have not done so, to submit import responses and to notify the secretariat of final regulatory actions taken against other chemicals assessed as being too risky for production or use under local conditions” said Jim Willis, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. more .... In the spotlight Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:900 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=901&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/901/language/en-US/Albania-submits-record-number-of-import-responses-for-all-Annex-III-chemicals.aspx Albania has recently submitted import responses for all the 43 chemicals listed in Annex III of the convention. These import responses provide Albania with a first line of defence on the import the hazardous chemicals listed under the Rotterdam Convention. “This is a meaningful step by Albania in satisfying its obligations under the Rotterdam Convention and we encourage other Parties that have not done so, to submit import responses and to notify the secretariat of final regulatory actions taken against other chemicals assessed as being too risky for production or use under local conditions” said Jim Willis, Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. Archived News Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:901 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=860&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://synergies.pops.int/2013COPsExCOPs/Briefings/tabid/3137/language/en-US/Default.aspx Friday, 11 January 2013, 10h00 – 12h00, International Environment House II Archived News Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:860 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=847&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/847/language/en-US/West-African-States-prepare-GEF-project-for-Dakar-workshop-review.aspx A GEF project addressing Integrated Pest Management will be presented by ECOWAS members in Dakar workshop, 16 to 18 January 2013. General News, News Feature Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:847 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=807&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/807/language/en-US/Sub-regional-workshop-on-elements-of-a-NAP-or-strategies-for-the-implementation-of-the-Convention.aspx Pretoria, South Africa, 26 – 30 November 2012. The meeting will have participants from Eritrea, Mauritius, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. General News, News Feature Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:807 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=844&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/844/language/en-US/Seasons-Greetings-and-Best-Wishes-for-the-New-Year-2013.aspx From the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions General News Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:844 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=638&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/Implementation/PICCircular/tabid/1168/language/en-US/Default.aspx PIC Circular XXXVI (36) of December 2012 is now available.   General News, News Feature Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:638 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=838&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/838/language/en-US/Parties-invited-to-complete-two-online-technical-assistance-questionnaires.aspx Assessments of needs and of technical assistance on offer will help craft future technical assistance programme.   General News Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:838 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=823&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/823/language/en-US/Extension-of-deadline-for-completion-of-Rotterdam-Questionnaire-on-Technical-Assistance-on-offer.aspx Due to technical problems, the deadline for the completion of the questionnaire on the Rotterdam Convention’s assessment of technical assistance on offer for 2013-2015 is extended until 18 January 2013. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Archived News Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:823 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=820&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/820/language/en-US/Extension-of-deadline-for-completion-of-Rotterdam-Questionnaire-on-Technical-Assistance-Needs.aspx Due to technical problems, the deadline for the completion of the questionnaire on the Rotterdam Convention’s assessment of technical assistance needs for 2013-2015 is extended until 18 January 2013. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Archived News Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:820 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=809&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/809/language/en-US/New-Executive-Secretary-for-the-FAO-part-of-the-Rotterdam-Convention.aspx Mr. Clayton Campanhola, new Director of FAO’s Plant Protection and Production Division, takes over the role as Executive Secretary for the FAO part of the Rotterdam Convention.   General News, News Feature Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:809 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=660&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/660/language/en-US/Bureau-meeting-of-COP-6-of-the-Rotterdam-Convention.aspx The Rotterdam COP Bureau Meeting took place on 13-14 September 2012 at FAO headquarters, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy. General News, News Feature Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:660 http://www.pic.int/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=773&PortalID=5&TabID=1135 http://www.pic.int/DNNADMIN/DataEntry/Latestnews/tabid/1135/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/773/language/en-US/Guidance-documents-help-Parties-manage-chemicals-throughout-their-life-cycle.aspx Guidance and technical guidelines from all three conventions can further support implementation of Rotterdam Convention General News, News Feature Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:773