Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
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The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is a global environmental treaty that regulates and restricts international trade in hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment, particularly in developing countries.
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Target entity: Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal Context triple: [United Nations Environment Programme, supportsTreaty, Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal]
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty that regulates and monitors international wildlife trade to ensure it does not threaten the survival of species.
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the primary global treaty that sets standards to prevent and minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
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Annex 3 Chemicals of Mutual Concern
Annex 3 Chemicals of Mutual Concern is a component of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement that identifies and guides coordinated action on priority toxic substances posing significant risks to the Great Lakes ecosystem and human health.
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Annex VI
Annex VI is the section of the MARPOL convention that sets international limits on air pollution from ships, including emissions of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and other harmful substances.
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Convention on Biological Diversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1992 that aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal Target entity description: The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is a global environmental treaty that regulates and restricts international trade in hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment, particularly in developing countries.
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A.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty that regulates and monitors international wildlife trade to ensure it does not threaten the survival of species.
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B.
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the primary global treaty that sets standards to prevent and minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
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C.
Annex 3 Chemicals of Mutual Concern
Annex 3 Chemicals of Mutual Concern is a component of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement that identifies and guides coordinated action on priority toxic substances posing significant risks to the Great Lakes ecosystem and human health.
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D.
Annex VI
Annex VI is the section of the MARPOL convention that sets international limits on air pollution from ships, including emissions of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and other harmful substances.
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E.
Convention on Biological Diversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1992 that aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international treaty
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multilateral environmental agreement ⓘ |
| administeredBy | United Nations Environment Programme ⓘ |
| adoptedAt |
Basel-Stadt
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surface form:
Basel
|
| adoptedIn | 1989 ⓘ |
| adoptedInCountry | Switzerland ⓘ |
| aim |
environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes
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protection of human health from hazardous wastes ⓘ protection of the environment from hazardous wastes ⓘ reduction of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes ⓘ |
| category |
treaty on environmental protection
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treaty on waste management ⓘ |
| depositary | Secretary-General of the United Nations ⓘ |
| encourages |
minimization of hazardous waste generation
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treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes as close as possible to their source of generation ⓘ |
| enteredIntoForce | 1992 ⓘ |
| establishes | Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention ⓘ |
| focusesOn | protection of developing countries from hazardous waste imports ⓘ |
| formsClusterWith |
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
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Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants ⓘ |
| geographicScope | global ⓘ |
| hasAmendment | Basel Ban Amendment ⓘ |
| hasProtocol | Basel Protocol on Liability and Compensation for Damage Resulting from Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Basel-Stadt
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surface form:
Basel
|
| openedForSignature | 1989 ⓘ |
| principle |
environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes
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prior informed consent procedure ⓘ proximity principle ⓘ self-sufficiency in waste disposal ⓘ |
| prohibits | export of hazardous wastes to non-parties without special agreements ⓘ |
| protects |
human health
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the environment ⓘ |
| regulates |
transboundary movements of hazardous wastes
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transboundary movements of other wastes ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
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Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants ⓘ |
| requires | prior informed consent for transboundary movements of hazardous wastes ⓘ |
| secretariatLocation | Geneva ⓘ |
| secretariatLocationCountry | Switzerland ⓘ |
| shortName |
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Basel Convention
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| subject |
hazardous waste
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hazardous waste disposal ⓘ transboundary movement of waste ⓘ |
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Subject: Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal Description of subject: The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is a global environmental treaty that regulates and restricts international trade in hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment, particularly in developing countries.
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