Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste in Africa: Lessons Learnt

Happy Pere-Ela Omodu; PhD; ESQ

doi:10.56201/JLGP.v9.no2.2024.pg115.125

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Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste in Africa: Lessons Learnt

Happy Pere-Ela Omodu, PhD, ESQ

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There is a long-standing concern that trade flows in hazardous waste could lead to negative impacts on human health and the environment if such wastes end up in countries without capacities for their proper management. On the other hand, trade in waste is sometimes a necessity for countries not having the necessary infrastructure to manage their own wastes in an environmentally sound manner. Waste can also be a resource that can reduce the use of virgin materials and generate energy and a global market for (non-hazardous) waste materials has emerged. This article looks at the latest developments in the international rules managing the transboundary movement of wastes, and highlights some implementation challenges. Some recommendations are suggested to nip the challenge on the bud.

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Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste in Africa: Lessons Learnt

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