Amendment to the Basel Convention

The amendment to the Basel Convention enhances international efforts to control the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, particularly waste containing hazardous chemicals or substances. It aims to strengthen regulations, improve transparency, and ensure that affected countries, especially developing nations, have better protections against unsafe waste disposal. The amendment clarifies procedures for tracking waste shipments and requires prior informed consent from destination countries. Overall, it enhances global environmental safety by promoting responsible management of hazardous waste, reducing illegal dumping, and supporting sustainable waste practices across borders.