| Main Focus | Hazardous Waste and its disposal | Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in international trade |
| Objective | Control transboundary movement and environmentally sound management of hazardous waste | Promote informed decision-making in the import and export of hazardous chemicals |
| Key Concern | Movement of hazardous waste (including e-waste) between countries | International trade of dangerous chemicals and pesticides |
| Core Mechanism | Regulates transport and disposal of hazardous waste | Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure |
| What is Controlled? | Hazardous waste, toxic waste, e-waste | Hazardous industrial chemicals and pesticides |
| Consent Requirement | Exporting country needs permission before moving hazardous waste across borders | Exporting country must obtain prior informed consent of importing country before exporting listed chemicals |
| Aim for Developing Countries | Prevent dumping of hazardous waste by developed countries | Ensure developing countries can decide whether to accept or reject hazardous chemicals |
| Keyword | Waste Management | Chemical Trade Regulation |