Introductory e-learning module to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

The management of waste, including hazardous waste, in humanitarian aid is complex and can sometimes require cross-border movements. These are governed by an international legislative regime: the Basel Convention. This short module will enable you to:

• explain the importance of regulating international trade in hazardous waste and its disposal.
• recall the origins and objectives of the Basel Convention.