Q. With reference to the Rotterdam Convention, consider the following statements:
1.It establishes legally binding obligations on Parties to implement the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure in international trade of certain hazardous chemicals.
2.It was originally based on a voluntary PIC procedure initiated by UNEP and FAO in 1989.
3.The Convention covers all hazardous chemicals including radioactive substances and ozone-depleting substances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Rotterdam Convention creates legally binding obligations for implementing the PIC procedure to regulate trade in banned or severely restricted pesticides and industrial chemicals.
- It was built on the voluntary PIC procedure jointly run by UNEP and FAO since 1989 (which ended in 2006).
- The Convention does not cover all hazardous chemicals. It is limited to pesticides and industrial chemicals that have been banned or severely restricted for health/environmental reasons.
- Radioactive substances and ozone-depleting substances are not covered (they are dealt with under other treaties like IAEA conventions and the Montreal Protocol).
Source: Environment (Factly Forum IAS)
