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Overview of the Basel Convention 1989 by SoorajKrishnan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Basel Convention is an international treaty signed in 1989 that aims to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, specifically preventing transfer from developed to less developed countries. It was created due to increasing disposal costs in developing nations and the lack of regulations around toxic waste dumping. The convention regulates the transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous wastes to protect human health and the environment.
- Author
- SoorajKrishnan
- Language
- EN