UNEP - Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements [2022]
Description:
The guide is intended to help customs and border control officers in their role of preventing and combating illegal traffic in hazardous chemicals and wastes. It provides an overview of the multilateral environmental agreements, their requirements related to trade in environmentally sensitive substances and commodities, and the role of customs officers and border control officers in facilitating legal trade and preventing illegal trade. Links to training and reference materials are also provided.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support countries and other stakeholders involved in compliance and enforcement of the Conventions and can be used by customs and border control officers as part of a training curriculum or as a stand alone introduction to the Conventions. The customs and border control officers should know better what to look for, why they are looking for it, what the implications of uncontrolled or illegal trade are and whom to contact for more specialized assistance.
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