Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean

Home
Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain
Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean

The BCRC-Caribbean supports the environmental sound management of chemicals and wastes in the region

The primary mechanism for assisting in the implementation of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal and its obligations in member states is a series of Basel Convention Regional Centres for Training and Technology Transfer (BCRC). Established across the world under Article 14 of the Convention, these Centres are meant to provide for the effective implementation of the Convention at the national to regional levels. The Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean) serves the Contracting Parties to the Basel Convention within the Caribbean region and any other country consenting to be served by the Centre. The BCRC-Caribbean also functions to assist in the implementation of other international environmental agreements such as the Rotterdam Convention, Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and, most recently, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

22/10/2026

𝐀 𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙐𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙋𝙊𝙋𝙨
To the leaders of industry and commerce: your decisions shape both global markets and the environment we all depend on. Industrial activities are often linked to Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs), but your leadership can reverse this trend and protect public health.

By adopting cleaner standards, you can set the pace for change across all sectors. Here are four priority actions for businesses:

𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Implement Best Available Techniques (BATs) and Best Environmental Practices (BEPs) to limit harmful emissions.

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Prioritize innovations that drastically reduce your environmental impact.

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: Demand environmentally responsible practices from all your suppliers and partners.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆: Ensure the safe, strict disposal of industrial waste to prevent the release of UPOPs.

Environmental leadership goes beyond reducing pollutants; it strengthens brand value and builds vital consumer trust. Review your operations today, collaborate with peers to set new benchmarks, and lead the charge for a sustainable future.

🔗 Learn more and lead the change: https://www.stopthepops.com/

21/10/2026

𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞

𝗔 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙋𝙊𝙋𝙨

Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) know no borders. Because these silent but persistent threats impact us all, overcoming them requires a coordinated, global response.

𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Strengthen environmental regulations, invest in green research, and incentivize sustainable policies.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Adopt cleaner production methods, manage waste responsibly, and reduce reliance on hazardous chemicals.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀: Minimize waste by reducing and recycling, support local environmental initiatives, and raise awareness.

A united front is our most effective weapon. By pooling resources and sharing knowledge, we can turn the tide and build a safer, UPOP-free world. What proactive steps will you or your organization take today?

🔗 Learn more and join the movement: https://www.stopthepops.com/

20/10/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹: 𝘼 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

In our shared pursuit of a sustainable future, the way we manage waste is critical. Households, businesses, and communities all play a role. It is time to rethink disposal habits and take decisive action to ensure we are not contributing to the spread of Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs).

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Improper disposal—especially the burning of waste—is a major source of UPOPs, releasing toxic pollutants into the environment. By adopting responsible practices, we can significantly reduce these emissions and protect both health and ecosystems.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲
Stop Burning Waste: Burning damages the environment and poses serious health risks. Say no to this practice.
Recycle and Compost: Separate your waste. Recycle where possible and compost organic materials to reduce landfill waste.
Choose Eco-Friendly Services: Support waste management providers that follow environmentally sound practices.
Educate and Advocate: Share knowledge within your community. Encourage others to understand the importance of proper waste disposal.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Collective responsibility can lead to measurable declines in UPOPs. By treating waste as a resource rather than a burden, we can shift towards a system that protects people and the planet.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Assess your current waste disposal habits and make changes today. Encourage those around you to do the same. Every step contributes to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future for generations to come.

🔗 Learn more and take action: link in bio.

16/10/2026

🌍🌱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝘼 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣.

This 𝟭𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, BCRC-Caribbean joins the global community in recognising World Food Day, a reminder of the importance of ending hunger, improving food security and building sustainable, resilient food systems for all.

But building a healthier food future goes beyond what we grow. It also means how we grow it. 🌿

Responsible pesticide management, safer agricultural practices and environmental protection all have a role to play in reducing risks to human health and supporting the long-term sustainability of Caribbean food systems.

Through our Grow Safe, Eat Safe campaign, we continue to highlight the importance of shared knowledge, informed decisions and collective action in building a safer, healthier Caribbean.

🎥 Missed our Grow Safe, Eat Safe webinar?

Discover how responsible pesticide management, practical solutions and regional collaboration can help protect our environment, support safer food and strengthen Caribbean food systems.

🌱 Turn awareness into action! Watch the full recording, explore the insights shared by our regional experts and learn how safer practices today can contribute to a more resilient Caribbean tomorrow.

▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/bxebPaRTyGY

15/10/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻?

On 15 October 2026, BCRC-Caribbean hosted a virtual Regional Inception Workshop to launch a consultancy on Sustainable Public Procurement in the agricultural sector under GEF ISLANDS 10279.

The consultant team, IISD in collaboration with Unite Caribbean, outlined the proposed scope, workplan and methodology, including plans for stakeholder engagement and data collection.

Through the consultancy, there will be an assessment of existing practices to develop regional guidance and support capacity-building efforts to help integrate sustainability into public procurement decisions. For Caribbean Small Island Developing States, these decisions can help reduce risks from hazardous chemicals, protect ecosystems, and support more resilient food systems. 🌎

15/10/2026

𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀

𝘼 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: Lead the Fight Against UPOPs

As guardians of our environmental regulations, you play a critical role in the battle against Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs). These silent toxins threaten our public health and ecological balance, but your authority can shape a healthier, sustainable future.

We are calling on regulators to intensify efforts in four key areas:

Strengthen Policies: Review and reinforce existing regulations to close loopholes that allow UPOPs to persist.

Ensure Strict Compliance: Establish robust monitoring systems and enforce environmental standards to prevent emissions.

Engage the Public: Foster transparency and collaborate with communities, industries, and stakeholders.

Promote Sustainability: Incentivize eco-friendly innovations that reduce reliance on UPOP-generating processes.

Your proactive leadership is pivotal. Let's collaborate, innovate, and regulate to protect the well-being of future generations.

Discover how environmental regulators can lead efforts to reduce UPOPs and protect our communities.
🔗 Learn more and take action: Link in bio!

15/10/2026

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀.

From the training room to the field, participants explored how regional guidance can support safer hazardous waste management across the Caribbean.

Held in Paramaribo, Suriname, from 7–9 October 2026, BCRC-Caribbean’s Regional Validation & Training Workshop under GEF ISLANDS 10279 and 10472 Output 2.2 brought participants together with the TAUW b.v. consultancy team for shared country experiences, group discussions and practical exercises.

The focus? Refining a regional model to support national hazardous waste management strategies and guidelines for three priority waste streams:

🛢️ Waste oils

🏥 Medical waste

🏠 Household hazardous waste

At Green Circle Recycling, participants put learning into practice—examining labels, recognising hazards and working through exercises guided by the TAUW bv team. A second site visit to United Recycling & Rental N.V. provided a closer look at the various stages of waste oil management and the facility’s processes.

Their feedback will help refine tools that support safer working practices, environmental protection and stronger tracking of hazardous waste.

15/10/2026

🔬 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣?

BCRC-Caribbean joined regional and international colleagues in San José, Costa Rica, for the Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) GRULAC Joint Regional Inception Workshop on 8–9 October 2026.

Ahead of the meeting, a laboratory visit on 7 October offered participants a closer look at procedures for analysing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and mercury in environmental samples.

The meeting brought programme priorities, monitoring tools, country experiences and implementation planning into focus—supporting a coordinated regional approach under the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions.

The monitoring activities under this project aim to provide evidence to inform chemicals management and support efforts to protect people and the environment.

The programme is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by UNEP and regionally executed by BCCC-SCRC Uruguay and BCRC-Caribbean in Latin America and the Caribbean respectively.

👉 Explore the highlights and why this work matters.

14/10/2026

📱♻️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?

In 2022, the world generated 62 billion kg of e-waste, but only 22.3% was formally collected and recycled.

Improperly managed electronics can release hazardous substances that affect people and the environment. They also contain valuable materials that can be recovered and reused.

Swipe through to learn what counts as e-waste and the simple actions you can take to reduce its impact.

Repair. Reuse. Recycle responsibly.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 🌍

Source: The Global E-waste Monitor 2024

14/10/2026

🌍📱 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘-𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

Observed annually on 14 October, International E-Waste Day highlights the environmental and human health impacts of discarded phones, computers, chargers, batteries and other electronic devices.

We all have a role to play in reducing e-waste by extending the life of our electronics, repairing devices where possible, donating working equipment, securely erasing personal data and using designated e-waste collection systems.

Even small devices can have a significant environmental impact. Let’s repair, reuse and recycle responsibly.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. ♻️

Address

8 Alexandra Street, St. Clair
Port Of Spain

Website

http://www.bcrc-caribbean.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Basel Convention Regional Centre - Caribbean:

Want your business to be the top-listed gym/sports facility in Port of Spain?