The Basel expert working group on environmentally sound management will meet in Mechelen, Belgium on 17-19 January 2017 to finalise draft guidance for countries on how waste can be prevented and minimized.

The group’s sixth meeting will also see experts review achievements by pilot projects testing the draft manuals and select two additional projects for 2017. Wrapping up work carried out under its 2016-2017 programme, the group will also review draft manuals on extended producer responsibility and financing for use at governmental level.

During the meeting, which is hosted by the Government of Belgium, the working group will furthermore present recommendations for its 2018-2019 programme of work, were its mandate to be renewed. All documents and draft decisions will go to the next Basel COP, to be held in Geneva, 24 April to 5 May 2017.

The event was organised by the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and was sponsored by Japan and Germany.

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