Interlinkages between the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm (BRS) Conventions and the Montreal Protocol: policy, implementation and enforcement

We are pleased to inform you that the Ozone Secretariat, World Customs Organization, Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, and UNEP OzonAction are co-organizing a side-event on Interlinkages between the BRS conventions and the Montreal Protocol: policy, implementation and enforcement. This side-event will be held on 1 May, 1h15 hours - 2h45 CET (Geneva time) at the BRS COPs. For those wishing to participate online, kindly note that registration is required. 

Drawing insights from the recent report Exploratory study on interlinkages between the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions (UNEP/FAO/RC/COP.12/INF/29)  this event will provide Parties and stakeholders an opportunity to deepen their understanding of these connections, address shared concerns and challenges, and exchange best practices for coherent implementation at both national and global levels. Special attention will be given to the opportunities for enforcement of the Basel Convention and Montreal Protocol, through the example of end-of-life equipment that contains or relies on controlled substances under the Montreal Protocol.

The panel discussion will feature representatives from Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ghana (environmental authorities responsible for the Basel Convention / Montreal Protocol as well as customs), WCO, and the Environmental Investigation Agency.
 

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