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The New GreeningtheBlue Annual Report 2025 is out
The report presents the environmental performance of the UN system and its continuing progress toward environmental sustainability.

The New GreeningtheBlue Annual Report 2025 is out

The New GreeningtheBlue Annual Report 2025 is out
 
Our warmest wishes from the BRS family
Watch our greetings video for 2026 

Our warmest wishes from the BRS family

Our warmest wishes from the BRS family
 
UNEA-7 commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
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. 

UNEA-7 commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet

UNEA-7 commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
 
The 62nd edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular is now available
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.

The 62nd edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular is now available

The 62nd edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular is now available
 
Panama to host the BRS COPs in 2027
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.

Panama to host the BRS COPs in 2027

Panama to host the BRS COPs in 2027
 
Plastic on the peaks – why our mountains are under siege
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.

Plastic on the peaks – why our mountains are under siege

Plastic on the peaks – why our mountains are under siege
 
UNEA-7: Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet
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. 

UNEA-7: Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet

UNEA-7: Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet
 
Regional Training Workshop on Environmental Risk Assessment for Pesticides
A five-day workshop organized by the Rotterdam Convention and Mexico’s SEMARNAT to train national authorities and Latin American officers on pesticide evaluation, regulatory updates, Pesticide risk evaluation successes, EU methods, and practical environmental risk evaluation exercises.

Regional Training Workshop on Environmental Risk Assessment for Pesticides

Regional Training Workshop on Environmental Risk Assessment for Pesticides
 
Join us at the webinar on “Embedding the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in United Nations Cooperation Frameworks: status, developments and perspectives on the way forward”.
The event which is organized in cooperation with UNEP will present findings and approaches to strengthen the integration of pollution action and the implementation of the BRS conventions in United Nations Cooperation Frameworks, in particular highlighting the work of the compliance committees under ...

Join us at the webinar on “Embedding the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in United Nations Cooperation Frameworks: status, developments and perspectives on the way forward”.

Join us at the webinar on “Embedding the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in United Nations Cooperation Frameworks: status, developments and perspectives on the way forward”.
 
Join us at the Minamata Convention COP-6 Knowledge Lab on Informing Integrated Chemicals Management: Data Needs and Experience from Mercury
Explore the power of data to support integrated chemicals management, learn from mercury success stories, and in science-policy collaborations including with the Stockholm Convention’s Global Monitoring Plan.

Join us at the Minamata Convention COP-6 Knowledge Lab on Informing Integrated Chemicals Management: Data Needs and Experience from Mercury

Join us at the Minamata Convention COP-6 Knowledge Lab on Informing Integrated Chemicals Management: Data Needs and Experience from Mercury
 
Listing of carbosulfan and fenthion formulations in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention
The amendments to list carbosulfan and fenthion in Annex III enter into force on 22 October 2025. Parties are invited to provide their import responses.

Listing of carbosulfan and fenthion formulations in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention

Listing of carbosulfan and fenthion formulations in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention

The amendments to the Convention to list carbosulfan and fenthion (ultra-low-volume formulations at or above 640 g active ingredient/L) in Annex III enter into force on 22 October 2025. Parties are invited to provide import responses by 21 July 2026.

Documents
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Letter dispatching the Decision Guidance Documents and request for submission of import responses on on carbosulfan and fenthion (ultra-low-volume formulations at or above 640 g active ingredient/L)      
Decision Guidance Document for carbosulfan      
Decision Guidance Document for fenthion (ultra-low-volume formulations at or above 640 g active ingredient/L)      
Depositary notification with text of the amendments in the six official United Nations languages  

Import response form
Instructions on completing the import response form      
Reflections from the outgoing Chair of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC)
At the end of her tenure as Chair of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) of the Rotterdam Convention, Noluzuko “Zukie” Gwayi shares her reflections on the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned over the past eight years.

Reflections from the outgoing Chair of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC)

Reflections from the outgoing Chair of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC)
 
Final preparations for CRC-21
The 21st meeting of the Chemical Review Committee will open on 23 September 2025 in Rome.

Final preparations for CRC-21

Final preparations for CRC-21
 
COP-12 meeting report now available
Read the advance English version of the report of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention.

COP-12 meeting report now available

COP-12 meeting report now available
 
The  61st  edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular is now available
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.

The 61st edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular is now available

The  61st  edition of the Rotterdam Convention PIC Circular is now available

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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