Question
Environmental Studies Question on Pollution monitoring
Which of the following treaty prohibits the import of any hazardous waste (including radioactive waste) into African nations only?
A
The Basel Convention
B
The Capetown Convention
C
The Bamako Convention
D
The Madagascar Convention
Answer
The Bamako Convention
Explanation
Solution
The Bamako Convention prohibits the import of any hazardous waste, including radioactive waste, into African countries. It was established in response to concerns over waste dumping in Africa and serves as a key environmental protection treaty.