hazardous

UN-backed treaty on hazardous chemicals to come into force in February

28 November 2003
A new United Nations-backed treaty regulating trade in hazardous chemicals and pesticides and seen as a first line of defence against future tragedies, particularly in developing countries, will come into force in three months’ time following its ratification by its 50th member state, Armenia.

Parties to UN-administered treaty move to curb hazardous wastes

6 May 2003
More than 100 Parties to a United Nations-administered treaty on hazardous wastes have agreed to fund a first batch of projects ranging from preventing illegal shipments of dangerous material to improving the operation of landfills.