strategy

Overcoming barriers to waste trade

Synonyms:
Preventing illegal movement of hazardous waste
Implementation:
One way of combating such trade is through the system called [Prior Informed Consent (PIC) for Certain Hazardous Chemicals in International Trade]. Operated by FAO and UNEP, PIC is a procedure that helps participating countries learn more about the characteristics of potentially hazardous chemicals that may be shipped to them, initiates a decision-making process on the future import of these chemicals and helps disseminate this decision to other countries. The aim is to promote a shared responsibility between exporting and importing countries in protecting human health and the environment (see the [Convention on harmful chemicals and pesticides] ([Rotterdam Convention]), page 202).
Broader:
Overcoming
Values:
Barrier
Wastage
Organizations:
UNEP Chemicals
Subjects:
Commerce Trade
Societal Problems Prevention
Societal Problems Hazards
Societal Problems Waste
Societal Problems Impediments
Law Legality
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions