Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their Disposal

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Objective:

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To establish a regulatory system that will apply in cases where transboundary movements are permissible.   To minimize the amount and toxicity of hazardous wastes generated and to ensure their environmentally-sound management as close as possible to the source of generation.   To reduce the transboundary movement of wastes subject to the Convention to a minimum consistent with the environmentally-sound and efficient management of such wastes.

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22nd March 1989[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Kenya Ratified:
1st June 2000[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Entered into Force:
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Government obligation:

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To  to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes and to ensure environmentally sound management and transboundary movement of hazardous waste.

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Focal Points:

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Principal Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Basel Convention Competent Authority

Official Contact Point Director Multilateral Environmental Agreement
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
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Projects/ Initiatives:

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E-waste guidelines and regulation.

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