Full report LR.pdf - DLIST Benguela

NACOMA Project – Preparation PhaseReview of Policy and Legislation Pertaining to Coastal Zone Management1995 Ban Amendment (not ratified)At the Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP – 2) in March 1994,Parties agreed to an immediate ban on the export from OECD to non-OECDcountries of hazardous wastes intended for final disposal. They also agreed to ban,by 31 December 1997, the export of wastes intended for recovery and recycling(Decision II/12). The amendment makes provision that the Decision III/1 does notuse the distinction OECD/non-OECD countries. Rather, it bans hazardous wastesexports for final disposal and recycling from what are known as Annex VIIcountries (Basel Convention Parties that are members of the EU, OECD, andLiechtenstein) to non-Annex VII countries (all other Parties to the Convention).1991 Convention on the Ban of Import into Africa and the Control of TransboundaryMovement and Management of Hazardous Waste within Africa (signed only).This convention seeks to ban the importation of hazardous waste into Africa but doesnot prohibit intra- African trade in waste.1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes andOther MatterCountries that are parties to the convention are to control and prevent sources ofpollution to the marine environment.Southern African RegionSADC (Ratified)This treaty seeks to promote economic development in the SADC region, reduce tariffand non-tariff barriers and harmonize relevant laws in this regard.1968 African Convention on Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Signed 9Dec 2003)This treaty seeks to conserve natural resources and provides for cooperation andmutual assistance in this regard.Protocol on Shared Watercourse Systems in the Southern African DevelopmentCommunity, 1995This SADC protocol seeks to promote mutual cooperation in the SADC region asregards shared watercourses and water use.39