Consider the following statements regarding international conventions related to hazardous waste and chemicals: 1. The Basel Convention aims to reduce hazardous waste generation, promote environmentally sound management, and restrict cross-border waste transfers that don't align with environmental principles. 2. The Rotterdam Convention promotes shared responsibility in international trade of hazardous chemicals and pesticides but does not require prior informed consent. 3. The Stockholm Convention aims to eliminate persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and promote safer alternatives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct – The Basel Convention focuses on hazardous waste management and restricts cross-border movement of hazardous wastes that do not meet environmental standards.
Statement 2 is incorrect – The Rotterdam Convention requires prior informed consent (PIC) for the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides, ensuring that countries know about the risks involved before agreeing to trade.
Statement 3 is correct – The Stockholm Convention aims to eliminate or reduce the release of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and promote safer alternatives.

Source– BRS