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 Problems:
Havens for environmental pollutionUnsafe hazardous waste disposal
Hazardous wastes
Illegal exports
Irresponsible international trade
Toxic waste smuggling
Trading in products containing toxic substances
Transport of dangerous goods
Organizations:
UNEP Chemicals References:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Transfrontier Movements of Hazardous Wastes: legal and institutional aspectsLouka, E: Overcoming National Barriers to International Waste Trade: a new perspective on the transnational movements of hazardous and radioactive wastes Subjects:
Commerce → TradeLaw → Legality
Societal Problems → Hazards
Societal Problems → Impediments
Societal Problems → Prevention
Societal Problems → Waste
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
