2 days Ago By Qatar Tribune
Qatar tribune QNA Doha The Secretariat of Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions has nominated Qatar as the Regional Focal Point for Asia-Pacific Group during the 2025 Conferences of the Parties, currently taking place in Geneva under the theme: ‘Make Visible the Invisible: sound management of chemicals and waste’. In a statement, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) announced that this nomination reflects international recognition of Qatar’s leadership in environmental protection and its commitment to the sustainable management of chemicals and waste. It also signifies global confidence in the Qatar’s ongoing efforts in this critical field.
As part of this role, Qatar will coordinate between the countries of the region and the Conventions’ Secretariat, in addition to participating in preparatory work and official meetings. Qatar’s participation in this international conference underscores its continued commitment to contributing actively to global efforts toward sound environmental governance. Delegations at the conference are discussing several technical and legal issues related to the implementation of the three conventions, including advancing the Basel Convention on control of transboundary movements of hazardous waste and their disposal - especially in relation to plastic and electronic waste.
The conference also addresses the proposed inclusion of new chemical substances under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, aiming to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance protection of human health and the environment. The overall objective of the conference is to foster synergy among the three conventions, support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, adopt new decisions that reinforce compliance with legal and technical provisions, and promote capacity-building in developing and least developed countries. Copy 30/04/2025 10.
