333-1 The Environmentally Sound Management and Disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Summary

The primary objectives of this Training Manual are: 1. To improve the background knowledge of the POPs currently listed under the Stockholm Convention and the main potential sources of POPs in the Caribbean. 2. To outline the legal international framework which may be considered for the cross jurisdictional cooperation in the handling, management and disposal of POPs. 3.To provide a broad knowledge base on the handling, management and disposal of wastes generated from or contaminated with POPs. 4. To enable countries with the capacity to coordinate initiatives to implement the BAT/BEP practices and systems for the environmentally sound management (ESM), including labelling, storage, packaging, handling and transport of POPs. 5. To raise awareness of existing technologies for the destruction of articles containing or contaminated with POPs.

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Issuer

BCRC-Caribbean

Year

2020

Region

International

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

Regional

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Retail trade
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals