What Will You Learn?

• The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade is a global treaty that aims to promote shared responsibility and cooperative efforts in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals. Key learnings from the Rotterdam Convention include:
• Informed Consent
• Listed Chemicals
• Export Notification
• Import Response Procedure
• Risk Reduction and Alternatives
• Information Exchange
• Capacity-Building and Technical Assistance
• Listing Process
• Community and Stakeholder Involvement
• Synergies with Other Conventions
• Public Awareness and Education
• Precautionary Approach
• Minimizing Health and Environmental Risks