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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 2d

They were once seen as genius, now we know how dangerous they are. PCBs were used in electrical equipment around the world, but they turned out to be toxic and long-lasting, spreading across our planet and our bodies.

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Make Visible the Invisible | PCBs

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 3d

As Dr. Peter Dawson concludes his tenure as Chair of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (#POPRC), in this interview he reflects on his time, the challenges and collaborative efforts that continue to shape global chemical safety.
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Six Years at the helm: Peter Dawson’s POPRC journey | The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

As Dr. Peter Dawson concludes his tenure as Chair of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC), we take a moment to highlight key milestones from his leadership. Dr. Dawson reflects o...

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 As we turn the page on a chapter of legacy and leadership, discover how the outgoing Chairs of the CRC & POPRC have shaped international chemical and waste governance. Read our latest newsletter and join us in acknowledging the past while gearing up for the future.
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As the curtains draw on the tenures of the Chairs of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) and the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC), we take a moment to celebrate the work and the leadership, and the collaborative spirit that has shaped the work of both these scientific bodies that are key to the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. In this edition of the BRS Highlights, we invite you to read interviews with the outgoing Chairs to hear their reflections on the challenges, triumphs, and transformative moments that defined their time at the helm.

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 4d

💬 We need to talk about persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that build up in our bodies and environment. POPs are chemicals that last forever and build up in our bodies and environment.

Let’s act now to #MakeVisibleTheInvisible 🌍✨

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 9d

27/11 a 1500 - #MOOC: Gestión de residuos electrónicos. Regístrate aquí: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for a live session on 27 November 10am on the #MOOC: #E-Waste Management: Standardization and Conformity Assessment, (World Resources Forum). #WRF Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 9d

Join us on 18 November at 10am to learn more about the #MOOC: Inclusive and Sustainable #E-Waste #Recycling. Register here for the session in English: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 9d

18/11 a 1500: #MOOC: Reciclaje inclusivo y #sostenible de residuos electrónicos. Regístrate aquí: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 17d

Rolph Payet’s video on E-waste: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atzw...

#EWasteDay #recycling #WasteManagement #EnvironmentalPolicy #RecyclingInnovation #GreenTransition #SustainableTech #EnvironmentalGovernance #CriticalRawMaterials #GreenSkills

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 18d

The final #G20 Environment & Climate Sustainability Working Group meetings are underway in Cape Town (13–15 Oct). Ministers aim to adopt a declaration on global environmental priorities from biodiversity to chemicals & oceans.
🔗 Learn more: g20.org
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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 18d

BRS Exec Secretary in Brussels yesterday:

As Europe faces climate change & geopolitical instability, investing in pollution prevention strengthens supply chains, boosts competitiveness, and builds resilience.

#BRSConventions #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PollutionPrevention

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 19d

Ready to make a difference in the world of e-waste?
@brsconventions.bsky.social , with partners @itu.int @who.int @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social @WorldResourcesForum and @EITRawMaterials have launched an updated, free MOOC!

🔗 Learn more : www.basel.int/Implementati...

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 19d

🌱 By 2050, the world could generate over 130 million metric tonnes of e-waste every year. But our ability to manage this waste sustainably is falling behind.

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#InternationalEWasteDay #BaselConvention #EWaste #SustainableDevelopment

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 20d

🌱 Together, let’s celebrate the @worldmigratorybirdday! Yet pollution remains one of the greatest threats to their survival
• Pesticides and plastics endanger bird populations
• Persistent Organic Pollutants (#POPs) travel with birds across continents, spreading risks

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay2025

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 23d

The Global E-waste Monitor report (2024) reveals world generated 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, enough to fill 1.55 million 40-tonne trucks, forming a line that could circle the entire equator!
Join us for a webinar in Spanish on what this means and how to take action: tinyurl.com/2pp9jf6u

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 23d

The Global E-waste Monitor report (2024) reveals that the world generated 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, enough to fill 1.55 million 40-tonne trucks, forming a line that could circle the entire equator!
Join us for a webinar on what this means and how to take action: tinyurl.com/ydsfkx3z

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 24d

We are speaking at a workshop with the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership designed to strengthen understanding of how to apply Harmonized System (HS) codes to identify Persistent Organic Pollutants & #POPs-containing products in trade flows.

📅16 Oct 11 - 1 PM CEST

Register: tinyurl.com/5ztd642h

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · 26d

Today on #WorldCottonDay, we honour one of the world’s most important natural fibers. Yet like many crops, cotton faces challenges. Hazardous chemicals are used in cultivation and textile processing can pose risks for people and the planet.

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · Oct 3

POPRC has adopted decisions to review the continued uses of some POPs.

It could mean that the controls on these toxic chemicals could tighten, allowing only some critical uses. @brsconventions.bsky.social

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · Oct 1

POPRC is strengthening ties with the POPs Global Monitoring Programme.

The last global monitoring assessment showed that the Stockholm Convention is working -- ridding the world of the most dangerous chemicals (including forever chemicals). @brsconventions.bsky.social

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · Sep 30

This week the E-waste challenge MOOC was re-launched, with a series of five online courses, each focusing on a critical aspect of e-waste management. Find out more here! www.basel.int/Implementati...

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · Sep 30

As her time as Chair of the Chemical Review Committee (#CRC) of the #RotterdamConvention ends, Noluzuko “Zukie” Gwayi shares her reflections on the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned over 8 years. Read her interview: tinyurl.com/589yzpta

#ChemicalsAndWaste #MakeVisibleTheInvisible

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · Sep 29

On #FoodLossAndWasteAwarenessDay 2025, we highlight an often-overlooked impact of food waste: the generation of chemicals and hazardous wastes across the agrifood system. Tackling food loss means tackling pollution too. 🍎🥖🌍

#IDAFLW #FLWDay #EveryPlateCounts #StopFoodLossWaste #ClimateAction

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · Sep 29

We have several upcoming webinars on E-Waste. Register here to join us on 14 October in English and 16 October in Spanish, to learn more about E-waste and children's health with us and the WHO tinyurl.com/mvt64dav #E-waste #MOOC

Basel Convention > Implementation > Technical Assistance > Webinars > Webinars Library > Webinar Detail

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Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions @brsconventions.bsky.social · Sep 29

We have several upcoming webinars on E-Waste. Register here to join us on 7 October to learn more about critical materials, e-waste recycling and climate change
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