At Advancing a Rights-Based Approach and Environmental Justice Through the BRS Conventions, ESDO’s Executive Director Siddika Sultana highlighted how the Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm Conventions are transforming environmental protection into a matter of human rights.
Why this matters:
1. Protecting vulnerable communities from toxic pollution
2. Empowering nations through Prior Informed Consent
3. Creating global accountability for hazardous waste
Progress made:
- Stronger protections for developing nations
- Community-centered solutions
- International cooperation frameworks
Challenges ahead:
1. Closing enforcement gaps
2. Ensuring equitable responsibility
3. Securing resources for implementation
