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The 22nd meeting of the Chemical Review Committee will take place from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Rome, back-to-back with the 22nd meeting of the Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee. The provisional agenda is now available!
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Join this webinar to strengthen your understanding of Article 13 of the Rotterdam Convention, including GHS-related compliance, key documentation requirements, and the roles and responsibilities of exporting and importing Parties.
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The COP Bureau met online on 20 May 2026 to review key preparations, including the provisional agenda, for COP-13 scheduled for 19–30 April 2027 in Panama City.
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The workshop aims to strengthen the capacities of participating SIDS to implement the Rotterdam Convention, to fully comply with its provisions, and to effectively enforce the trade control measures prescribed under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions.
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Join our webinar on 30 April 2026 to learn more about the preparation and submission of Final Regulatory Action (FRA) notifications under the Rotterdam Convention.
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Join our webinar on 14 April 2026 to explore the Rotterdam Convention, its Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure and learn about sustainable alternatives to hazardous chemicals and pesticides, including integrated pest management (IPM) and biological control approaches.
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A new technical brief developed jointly by the BRS Conventions Secretariat and the Secretariat for the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) explores the co-benefits between circular economy and life-cycle approaches and the objectives of the Conventions.
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Join this interactive webinar to explore the Rotterdam Convention databases and digital tools and learn how they can support accurate submission of Import Responses and Final Regulatory Action notifications.
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Students from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” engage in an interactive learning experience on chemical safety and the role of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions.
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The Rotterdam Convention Secretariat is convening a workshop to facilitate knowledge exchange and ensure members are fully equipped to participate effectively in the Committee’s upcoming work.
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The Rotterdam Convention Secretariat is convening a workshop to facilitate knowledge exchange and ensure members are fully equipped to participate effectively in the Committee’s upcoming work.
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The report of the Rotterdam Convention COP-12, as well as the compilation of decisions adopted, are now available in all the official UN languages.
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The report presents the environmental performance of the UN system and its continuing progress toward environmental sustainability.
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Watch our greetings video for 2026
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UNEA-7 ended with decisions that show multilateralism remains a cornerstone for addressing global challenges towards tackling the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
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The PIC Circular is a key document in the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention, both for the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure and as a mechanism for the exchange of information on hazardous chemicals.
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In 2027, environmental leaders from around the world will meet in Panama for the Conferences of Parties to the Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to strengthen global governance on hazardous chemicals and waste and advancing coordinated action to protect human health and the environment.
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2025 is the International Year of the Preservation of Glaciers and today is also International Mountains Day. Mountains are home to unique ecosystems, but a silent crisis is unfolding with plastic waste invading these pristine landscapes.
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The seventh session of UNEA, to be held from 8-12 December 2025, provides a key platform to deepen global cooperation and advance sustainable solutions to address global environmental challenges for a safer, more resilient planet.
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