Context
The international community first recognized the imperative to prevent illegal traffic in hazardous wastes during the 1980s, as incidents of toxic waste dumping in developing countries sparked widespread alarm. This culminated in the adoption of the 1989 Basel Convention, which underscored the transboundary dangers and ethical implications of hazardous waste transfers. Ongoing revelations—such as organized crime involvement and environmental injustices—have since deepened global commitment and understanding of the strategy’s critical role.
Implementation
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
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Value
Web link
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral strategies
Subject
- Transportation, telecommunications » Traffic
- Societal problems » Prevention
- Societal problems » Hazards
- Societal problems » Waste
- Law » Legality
Content quality
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Language
English
1A4N
J3302
DOCID
12033020
D7NID
203815
Editing link
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Last update
Dec 3, 2024