Supporting the implementation of Basel and Stockholm Conventions: update on Waste and WEEE initiatives by UNEP/IETC and Basel Convention Regional Centers (BCRCs)
3 May 2013, 13:15 - 14:45
Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG)
17 Rue de Varembé
1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Room 4
Since 1992 the UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), in Osaka, Japan, has promoted the application of environmentally sound technologies in order to help developing countries and countries in transition to achieve sustainable development. IETC is a branch of UNEP’s Division of Technology, Industry and Economics and its programme is currently focused on waste management including through capacity-building, demonstration projects, guidance materials and research and policy analysis.
This event discusses some of IETC’s waste management activities and their contribution to the implementation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions, including the development of national waste management strategies (NWMS), the proposed global waste management outlook, and a new proposal on used lead-acid batteries (ULABs).
BCRCsare quite active on waste management issues in different parts of the world, particularly on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This event will also allow BCRCS to share their advances and challenges on the environmentally sound management of WEEE, including Used Lead Acid Batteries.
13:15-13:25Welcoming remarks and introduction to IETC
Matthew Gubb, Director, UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP IETC)
13:25-13:40Development of guidelines for national waste management strategies AND proposed Global Waste Management Outlook
Jonathan Krueger, Acting Programme Manager, Chemicals and Waste Management Programme, UNITAR
13:40-13:55Proposal of a global used lead-acid batteries INITIATIVE
Miguel Araujo Padilla, Director, BCRC Central America and Mexico (BCRC-CAM) and Brian Wilson, Program Manager, International Lead Management Center (ILMC)
13:55-14:45WEEEAdvances and Challenges in:
Central America, Miguel Araujo Padilla,BCRC-CAM
South America, Leila Devia, Director, BCRC South America
Nigeria, Oladele Osibanjo, Director, BCCCAfrica
Iran, Alireza Shiri-Garakani, BCRC Iran
Caribbean,Ahmad Khan, Director, BCRC Caribbean
14:45-15:00Questions and answers and closing
Matthew Gubb, Director, UNEP/IETC
Miguel Araujo, Director, BCRC-CAM