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Actions for addressing plastic waste under the Basel Convention

Year of Publication

2019

This page highlights the actions taken by the Basel Convention to address plastic waste.

Source:

Secretariat of the Basel Convention

Author(s):

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Geography:

Global

Type:

Strategy

Purpose of Measurement:

Solution Sets and Impact Potential

Impact theme(s):

Policy, Oceans, Climate

This page highlights the actions taken by the Basel Convention to address plastic waste. At the Conference of the Parties, multiple decisions were adopted to strengthen the Basel Convention as the only global legally binding instrument that specifically tackles plastic waste. Technical assistance is also available to help parties meet their obligations, including those related to plastic waste.

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