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The Conference of the Parties,
Welcoming the introduction of financial rules for the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal consistent with those of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and taking into account the terms of reference set out in decision VI/41 for the operation of the Convention, its subsidiary bodies and the Secretariat,
Recalling its decision IX/31 and decision OEWG‑VII/17 on financial matters,
Taking note ofthe financial reports on the Basel Convention trust funds for 2010 and estimated expenditures for 2011 from the Trust Fund for the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (Basel Convention Trust Fund),
1.Approves the programme budget for the Basel Convention Trust Fund in the amount of 4,704,226 United States dollars for 2012 and 4,640,274 dollars for 2013 for the purposes set out in table 1 of the present decision, which is presented by budget code line in table 3 of the present decision;
2.Decides on an exceptional basis not to approve a staffing table but instead to take note of the indicative staffing table for the Convention Secretariat for the biennium 2012–2013 used for costing purposes to set the overall budget, which is set out in table 5 of the present decision;
3.Authorizes the Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to determine the staffing levels, numbers and structure of the Secretariat in a flexible manner, provided that the Executive Secretary remains within the overall budget for the biennium 2012–2013;
4.Decides that the total amount of the contributions to be paid by the parties is 4,542,625 dollars for 2012 and 4,440,274 dollars for 2013, as set out in table 4 of the present decision;
5.Requests the Executive Secretary to maintain the level of the working capital reserve at 15 per cent of the average biennial operational budgets for 2012–2013;
6.Expresses deep concern that a number of parties have not paid their contributions to the operational budgets for 2010 and prior years, contrary to the provisions of paragraph 3 (a) of rule 5 of the financial rules, and urges parties to pay their contributions promptly by or on 1 January of the year to which the contributions apply;
7.Authorizes the Executive Secretary on an exceptional basis to draw down the amount of 100,000 dollars from the fund balance and reserve to cover overexpenditure on staff costs in 2011 and notes that the 2009–2011 budget remains within the level approved by the Open-ended Working Group at its seventh session;
8.Takes note of the programme budget for the Trust Fund to Assist Developing Countries and other Countries in Need of Technical Assistance in the Implementation of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Technical Cooperation Trust Fund) in the amount of 5,147,828 dollars for 2012 and 5,341,058 dollars for 2013 as set out in table 2 of the present decision;
9.Invites parties, non-parties and others to make voluntary contributions to the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund;
10.Decides that the two trust funds shall be continued until 31 December 2013 and requests the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme to extend them to 2012–2013, subject to the approval of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme;
11.Requests the Secretariat to report to the Open-ended Working Group and to the Expanded Bureau on all sources of income received, including the reserve and fund balances and interest, together with actual, provisional and projected expenditures and commitments, and requests the Executive Secretary to report on all expenditures against the agreed budget lines;
12.Requests the Executive Secretary to prepare a budget for the biennium 2014–2015 for consideration by the Conference of the Parties at its eleventh meeting and to explain the key principles and assumptions on which the budget is based;
13.Notes the need to facilitate priority-setting by providing parties with timely information on the financial consequences of various options and, to that end, requests the Executive Secretary to include in the proposed operational budget for the biennium 2014–2015 three alternative funding scenarios based on:
(a)The Executive Secretary’s assessment of the required growth of the operational budget to finance all proposals before the Conference of the Parties that have budgetary implications;
(b)Maintaining the operational budget at the 2012–2013 level in nominal terms;
(c)Increasing the operational budget from 2012–2013 level by 5 per cent in nominal terms;
14.Suggests that the discussions on the proposal for a currency reserve as set out in the report on the challenges, constraints and obstacles that have led to the current financial situation of the Basel Convention and on the advantages and disadvantages of using the host country currency or the United States dollar as the currency of the accounts and budget of the Convention1 be held at the extraordinary meetings of the conferences of the parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, in 2013;1UNEP/CHW.10/24.
15.Requests the Executive Director to request an audit by the Office of Internal Oversight Services on coordination and cooperation among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions and to present the report of that audit to the Conference of the Parties for consideration at its eleventh meeting.
Table 1
Programme budget for 2012–2013
I. - Conferences and meetings
Activity number*ActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
1Organize and support the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties: conclude host country agreement; liaise with and assist the host country; prepare, translate and publish all related documents; support the President before and during the meeting; provide logistical support including interpretation, participant travel and security; support the Conference and its working groups during and between meetings. Duration: 5 days.Organize an extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties, to be held simultaneously with extraordinary meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the and conventions.Successfully organized meeting of the Conference of the Parties; documentation for the meeting in the six official languages of the United NationsInternal (funds for salaries/travel of conference staff, translation, logistics, temporary assistance ($654,600) and participation of sponsored delegates at eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties ($600,000))45 432200 000245 432245 432459 2601 054 6001 513 860913 860600 000
2Organize and support the eighth session of the Open‑ended Working Group; prepare, translate and publish all related documents, support the Co‑Chairs before and during the meeting; provide logistical support including interpretation, participant travel and security; support the Open-ended Working group and its working groups during and between meetings.Duration: 4 daysSuccessfully organized sessions of the Open-ended Working Group; documentation for the meeting in the six official languages of the United NationsInternal (funds for salaries/travel of conference staff, translation, logistics, temporary assistance ($429,300) and participation of sponsored delegates ($550,000))374 358979 3001 353 658803 658550 000
3Organize the logistics and documentation for meetings of the Expanded Bureau and one joint Bureau meeting in 2013; prepare and publish all related documents.Successfully organized meeting of the Expanded Bureau and Joint Bureau; documentation for meetings in English onlyInternal (funds for travel of the members of the Expanded Bureau ($32,800) and the members of the Bureau to a joint Bureau meeting in 2013 ($14,000))43 61443 61443 61492 60846 800139 408139 408
4Organize the logistics and documentation for meetings of the Implementation and Compliance Committee; prepare and publish all related documents.Successfully organized meetings of the Implementation and Compliance Committee; documentation for meetings in English onlyInternal (funds for travel of members of the Implementation and Compliance Committee ($45,100), funds for travel of five parties that are the subject of submissions ($16,000))18 17318 17318 17381 26861 100142 368126 36816 000
5 (S6)Support the work of and coordination between the scientific bodies under the conventions and identify common issues and linkages between the conventions by working with relevant scientific experts to address common issues that impair   the effective functioning of the scientific bodies, studying and reviewing linkages between conventions and identifying cross-cutting technical issues on which cooperation needs to be developed or enhanced, e.g., climate change and persistent organic pollutants; handling of electronic wastes containing brominated flame retardants and mercury; lifecycle management in respect of hazardous chemicals; sound trade of hazardous chemicals; identification of hotspots for hazardous chemicals, wastes and other environmental occurences; linkages with biodiversity and land degradation, among others, with clearing-house mechanism; establish  database of roster of experts relevant to the technical and scientific bodies of the three conventions, an “alumni website” of participants in meetings, training and awareness-raising workshops and develop joint scientifice and technical documents or guidance materials as required.Technical and scientific bodies of the three conventions receive technical and policy support, facilitating the exchange and sharing of relevant information between themselves and with other relevant intergovernmental organizations including the Strategic Approach; and ensuring the effectiveness of the work of the Chemical Review Committee, the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee and other technical committeesInternal (staff travel ($6,000), consultants for studying review of linkages, development of websites and development/updating of technical guidance material ($13,300), sub-contracts ($7,000), participants' travel ($14,000) and translation and printing of guidance material ($3,000))52 70121 65074 35159 35115 00054 80921 65076 45961 45915 000
Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF $6,650 and BDTF $15,000 per year; Rotterdam: RO $6,650 and RV $25,000 per year; Stockholm: SC $6,700 and SV $25,000 per yearTotal $20,000 and $65,000 per year
Subtotal534 2771 200 9501 735 2271 170 227565 000687 9461 184 1501 872 0961 241 096631 000
II. - Programme and cross cutting-support
A. - Legal support
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
6Assist the Implementation and Compliance Committee to implement its work programme.Activities in the work programme of the Committee implementedInternal/external (for 2012: consultants ($50,000), publications ($10,000); for 2013: consultants ($50,000), publications ($5,000))69 05660 000129 05669 05660 00062 36955 000117 36962 36955 000
7Implementation fund: assist developing-country parties or parties with economies in transition that are the subject of submissions in accordance with paragraph 9 of the terms of reference of the mechanism for promoting the implementation of and compliance with the Convention.Assistance provided by Committee to parties in resolving implementation and compliance mattersInternal/external (subcontracts ($300,000))25 442150 000175 44225 442150 00026 459150 000176 45926 459150 000
8Collect, organize and  provide quality control and follow-up of information transmitted by parties pursuant to Article 3 on national definitions, Article 4 (1) on import prohibitions, Article 11 on agreements and Article 13 (2) on transmission of information. Collect and disseminate legislative texts and other legal materials on the Convention website.Notifications available on Convention website in the six  official languages of the United Nations, subject to availability of resources;  legal information provided on the website to assist parties in developing national implementing legislation; national lists of prohibited hazardous wastes developed, updated and transmitted to the Secretariat under Article 3Internal (funds for translation of information transmitted by parties pursuant to Articles 3 and 4 ($70,000))63 60435 00098 60463 60435 00075 59835 000110 59875 59835 000
9Provide general and legal policy advice; respond to parties' queries relating to the implementation of and compliance with the Convention; provide advice to parties to support them in meeting the objectives of the strategic framework and the Indonesian-Swiss country-led initiative regarding effective implementation of parties' obligations; support parties in the implementation and review of decision V/32.Advice  provided on general, legal or policy questions; further legal clarity provided in accordance with the recommendations of the country-led initiative; common understanding  reached on definitions, interpretation and terminologies of wastes covered by the ConventionInternal96 31596 31596 315109 618109 618109 618
10Assist parties in clarifying the scope of application of the Basel Convention in relation to ship recycling in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization.Guidance provided to parties in applying the Basel Convention as it relates to ships; participation in initiatives of the International Labour Organization and the International Maritime Organization to enhance the implementation of the global regime relating to ship recycling; inputs provided to support the development of guidelines under the Hong Kong Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of shipsInternal (funds for staff travel ($15,000))19 9907 50027 49027 49020 7907 50028 29028 290
11Assist parties to enforce the Convention and to combat illegal traffic.Assistance provided at parties’ request to address alleged cases of illegal traffic and differences between parties resolved; in collaboration  with other multilateral environmental agreements, other organizations (e.g., the World Customs Organization, INTERPOL, the United Nations Environment Programme Green Customs initiative) and the Basel Convention Regional Centres (BCRCs); global tools and regional and sub regional training activities developedInternal (funds for subcontract, including participant' travel, rental of venue, consultant ($189,000); staff travel to Green Customs initiative, BCRC and judiciary workshops ($30.000)The amount of $137,500 is available in 2012 from the European Commission and Norway54 518109 500164 01859 518104 50047 249109 500156 74952 249104 500
Subtotal328 926362 000690 926341 426349 500342 083357 000699 083354 583344 500
B. - Scientific and technical support
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
12Facilitate and oversee the development of technical guidelines, manuals and tools on technical aspects of the environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes as reflected in the work programme of the Open-ended Working Group.Technical guidelines, tools and manuals on the environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes developed and disseminatedInternal (staff travel ($10,000), consultants ($60,000))45 43235 00080 43280 43228 34935 00063 34963 349
13Provide guidance and technical support to parties on  technical aspects of the Convention, including technologies, illegal traffic, and the environmental impact of wastes and emerging issues.Scientific and technical advice providedInternal; staff travel ($20,000)18 17310 00028 17328 17318 90010 00028 90028 900
14 (S7)Support parties’ implementation of the lifecycle approach to chemicals management: update the general technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of persistent organic pollutant wastes to include the new persistent organic pollutants and development of specific technical guidelines on new persistent organic pollutants.Proposed co-funding between two conventions: Basel: BDTF $17,500 per year; and Stockholm: SV $20,000 per year Total: $37,500 per yearParties to the and conventions receive technical and scientific information and guidance when required to allow them to deal with new persistent organic pollutant wastes; parties receive policy guidance and technical information when required to assist them to manage chemicals following the life‑cycle approach.Internal (consultant ($6,000), subcontracts ($17,000), participant travel ($10,000) and translation and printing ($2,000))21 80717 50039 30721 80717 50022 68017 50040 18022 68017 500
Subtotal85 41262 500147 912130 41217 50069 92962 500132 429114 92917 500
C. - Support to Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
15Ensure effective and coordinated operation of the BCRCs; follow up on the review and strengthening of the BCRCs, including implementation of the strategic framework objectives at the regional level; enhanced and further programmatic cooperation and coordination with the Stockholm and Rotterdam conventions, including the Stockholm Convention regional centres (SCRCs), the Food and Africulture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and UNEP regional offices; monitor the implementation of the framework agreements and conclude negotiations on the signing of pending agreements.Regional centres strengthened and sustainable, able to assist parties in the implementation of the Basel Convention and the Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, as appropriate; successful implementation of the strategic framework in accordance with indicators; framework agreements implemented and signed; governance of BCRCs and service to parties improvedInternal; staff travel ($20,000)21 80710 00031 80731 80718 90010 00028 90028 900
16 (S8)Annual joint meetings: FAO and UNEP regional officers and directors and coordinators of the Basel and Stockholm convention regional centres meet to exchange experiences and improve cooperation and coordination in implementing elements of technical assistance of the three conventions, enhance coordination on regional strategies and identify opportunities for the development of joint activities, in particular technical assistance and capacity-building activities. One meeting per year at a cost of $100,000 per year.Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BDTF $37,500 per year; Rotterdam: RV $22,500 per year; and Stockholm: SV $40,000 per year Total: $100,000 per year.Overview of financial requirements and regional resources in support of the delivery of the technical assistance programme improved; coordination by the entities engaged in technical assistance at the regional levels enhanced, thereby promoting coordination and collaboration of the agencies involved in implementation of the conventions at the national levelInternal (conference services for the annual meetings ($6,400), participant travel ($68,600)36 34537 50073 84536 34537 50028 34937 50065 84928 34937 500
17 (S9)South-South cooperation: Basel regional centres and FAO and UNEP regional centres address specific priority issues in their regions related to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, e.g., transport, import/export, collection, waste collection and disposal issues, and liaise with regional centres in other regions to identify and cooperate on issues of common interest such as technical, institutional and management approaches. Proposed co-funding by the three Conventions: Basel: BDTF $10,000 per year; Rotterdam: RV $20,000 per year; and Stockholm: SV $20,000 per yearTotal: $50,000 per year.Joint activities developed and implemented by regional centres on a bilateral or multilateral basis; practical tools for implementation of joint activities, best practices and lessons learned provided and disseminated via centres' and secretariats' websitesInternal (subcontracts including participant travel ($16,000); translation and  printing ($4,000))23 62510 00033 62523 62510 00024 56910 00034 56924 56910 000
Subtotal81 77757 500139 27791 77747 50071 81957 500129 31981 81947 500
D. - Cross-cutting strategic issues
1. - Follow-up on the implementation of the Strategic Framework
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
18Coordinate and provide support as necessary to parties in implementing the strategic framework 2012–2021.Support for implementation of the strategic frameworkInternal (consultancy ($80,000).23 62540 00063 62523 62540 00024 56940 00064 56924 56940 000
2. - Follow-up on the implementation of the Indonesian-Swiss country-led initiative
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
19Coordinate and provide support to parties for environmentally sound management and further legal clarity.Support provided in accordance with the agreed programme of workInternal (consultancy ($400,000) and a meeting of the Technical Expert Group back to back with OEWG8 ($81,400))7 269281 400288 66988 669200 0007 560200 000207 5607 560200 000
Subtotal30 894321 400352 294112 294240 00032 129240 000272 12932 129240 000
III. - Technical assistance and capacity-building
A. - Partnerships
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
20Serve as secretariat of the Partnership for Action on Computing Equipment (PACE) and facilitate its operation and activities.Support for PACE meetings provided; guidelines tested and revised; pilot projects in developing countries and countries with economies in transition initiated; outreach materials developed and partnership output widely disseminated; impact assessment initiatedInternal/ external (staff travel ($10,000); consultancies ($100,000), two face-to-face meetings ($140,000), development and dissemination of outreach material, pilot country assessments and awareness raising workshops ($300,000))39 980275 000314 98064 980250 00032 129275 000307 12957 129250 000
21Facilitate the involvement of international organizations and donors in the dissemination of the used lead acid batteries (ULAB) partnership concept from the Central American region through BCRCs in other regions, e.g., Asia and the Pacific and Africa.Current information on ULAB generation, transboundary movements, management practices, common and special issues, and opportunities for improvement in each of the subregions assessed and documented by BCRCs;regional management strategies for ULAB in Asia and the Pacific and African subregions established for coordinated implementation in pilot countries; pilot or demonstration projects in the implementation of subregional strategies for the environmentally sound management of ULAB implemented in each subregion by partnership membersInternal (staff travel ($10,000). Secretariat to play a facilitating and advisory role while the partnership, including related activities, will be lead by BCRCs in the regions9 0865 00014 08614 0869 4505 00014 45014 450
23 (S4)Develop strategic partnerships with other multilateral environmental agreements, such as for the management and disposal of ozone-depleting substances, persistent organic pollutants and other hazardous substances.Proposed co-funding by two conventions: Basel: BDTF $100,000 per year; and Stockholm: SV $100,000 per yearTotal $200,000 per year.Legal and procedural issues clarified at the national level; capacity for dealing with the destruction of ozone-depleting substances and persistent organic pollutants developed; disposal operations carried out for ozone-depleting substances, persistent organic pollutant wastes and other hazardous chemicals through joint management and disposal approachInternal (staff travel ($10,000), subcontracts including participant traveL ($180,000), translation and printing ($10,000))14 538100 000114 53814 538100 0009 450100 000109 4509 450100 000
Subtotal63 604380 000443 60493 604350 00051 029380 000431 02981 029350 000
B. - Priority waste streams
1. - Electrical and electronic wastes in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and countries with economies in transition
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
25Assist parties with the development of national inventories, national e-waste management plans and formulation of e‑waste policies, regulatory frameworks and strategies for implementation;  develop  pilot projects on collection and recycling involving public‑private partnerships in and the Pacific.All national inventories in the region completed in order to provide a basis for each party to take strategic actions or develop a strategic plan; national environmentally sound management plans or strategies on e-waste developed in at least three countries; at least one pilot public-private partnership in economically and environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal  established in each participating country in the regionExternal and internal (staff travel ($10,000), consultancy and projects ($400,000))27 259255 000282 25932 259250 00018 900155 000173 90023 900150 000
26Facilitate the implementation of follow-up activities for the project "Implementing the Nairobi Declaration in Africa: building local capacity to address the flow of e-wastes and e-equipment destined for reuse through the sustainable management of resources and the recovery of materials" in partner countries, with financial support from the European Commission; facilitate regional collaboration through the global e-waste information network.Institutional and legal capacities of partner countries enhanced and sufficient for environmentally sound management of e-waste; successful introduction of at least three business models ensuring environmentally sound management of e-waste; awareness-raising campaigns on hazards of environmentally unsound practices for e-waste recyclingExternal (European Commission co-funded project ends in 2012), external (consultancy for network collaboration in 2013) and internal (staff travel in 2013)49 066300 000349 06649 066300 00060 47930 00090 47960 47930 000
27Facilitate in cooperation with BCRCs and regional development banks and other co-funding partners the development of pilot projects on the environmentally sound management of e-waste in Latin America and countries with economies in transition and collaboration of the regions in the global e waste information network.Inventory reports produced; pilot projects implementedInternal/external (staff travel ($10,000) and consultants ($60,000))18 17335 00053 17323 17330 00018 90035 00053 90023 90030 000
Subtotal94 498590 000684 498104 498580 00098 278220 000318 278108 278210 000
2. - Persistent organic pollutant wastes and other hazardous substance wastes
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
28Collaborate with Global Environment Facility (GEF) implementing agencies and BCRCs in the development and implementation ofpersistent organic pollutant waste projects in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and countries with economies in transition, in particular projects on polychlorobiphenyl (PCB) management in the Southern African Development Community, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia and on the management of obsolete persistent organic pollutants and other hazardous chemicals in Central America and the Caribbean.Environmentally sound management of persistent organic pollutant waste and Basel Convention provisions considered as integral part planning for and implementation of projects co‑funded by GEFInternal/external. Co-executed by BCRCs and other regional agencies, with technical and institutional support from Secretariat (staff travel)27 2595 00032 25932 25928 3495 00033 34933 349
29Assist BCRCs in developing and implementing projects on segregation and treatment of hazardous biomedical and health‑care wastes using the technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of biomedical and health-care wastes and other relevant publications.Project development and implementation facilitated with BCRCs and the World Health Organization; results of pilot projects carried out in the regions disseminatedInternal/external. Co-executed by BCRCs and other regional agencies, with technical and institutional support from the Secretariat (staff travel) and joint clearing-house mechanism10 9045 00015 90410 9045 00011 3405 00016 34011 3405 000
30Assist BCRCs in developing and undertaking pilot national plans for the environmentally sound management  of used oils in the regions using the technical guidelines on used oil and other relevant publications.Public-private partnership for the environmentally sound management of used oils established; national plans implemented in the context of the regional strategy; results of pilot projects carried out in the regions disseminatedInternal/external. Co-executed by BCRCs and other regional agencies, with technical and institutional support from the Secretariat  (staff travel) and joint clearing-house mechanism10 9045 00015 90410 9045 00011 3405 00016 34011 3405 000
Subtotal49 06615 00064 06654 06610 00051 02915 00066 02956 02910 000
3. - Dismantling of ships
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
31Develop a feasibility study to identify cost-effective alternatives to the beaching method of ship dismantling; provide technical expertise to assist countries involved in ship dismantling to develop downstream capacity for the environmentally sound management of hazardous materials; facilitate exchanges of expertise and experiences between relevant stakeholders to promote safe and environmentally sound ship dismantling.Case study, feasibility study, guidance and training materials developed and disseminated to parties; training on environmentally sound management operations at ship dismantling facilities undertaken, in collaboration with other initiatives where appropriate; technical meetings and workshops of experts and relevant stakeholders convened, inventories on hazardous waste in pilot countries developed and business cases to enhance downstream capacity for environmentally sound management of hazardous materials, in collaboration with other initiatives, where appropriate, developed; linkages established between relevant stakeholdersInternal/External (funds for retention of consultants/technical experts to develop feasibility study, etc.; funds for travel of staff and technical experts)21 807150 000171 80721 807150 00022 680500 000522 68022 680500 000
Subtotal21 807150 000171 80721 807150 00022 680500 000522 68022 680500 000
4. - Mercury wastes
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
32Assist BCRCs in all regions in developing pilot activities to promote the implementation of the technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of mercury waste at the national and subregional levels. Provide technical support for mercury projects undertaken by other entities (e.g., Chemicals Branch of the UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics).Training materials, based on the technical guidelines, developed and disseminated;  training workshops conducted by BCRCs; pilot activities to test the technical guidelines  developedInternal (staff travel ($10,000)) and external  (pilot projects)21 807505 000526 80721 807505 00022 680505 000527 68022 680505 000
Subtotal21 807505 000526 80721 807505 00022 680505 000527 68022 680505 000
C. - Implementation of Basel Convention related tools to strengthen the legal system, enforcement and competent authorities at regional and national levels
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
33Implement pilot projects through BCRCs for the use and implementation of Convention-related tools to strengthen the legal system, enforcement and competent authorities at the national and regional levels in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and countries with economies in transition.In the selected pilot countries: gaps and needs analyses developed;  norms and regulations drafted, training activities undertaken for enforcement agencies and environmental authorities, awareness‑raising activities carried out and Ban Amendment implementation strengthenedExternal (funds for memorandums of understanding  consultants and staff travel)21 8071 000 0001 021 80721 8071 000 00022 6801 000 0001 022 68022 6801 000 000
Subtotal21 8071 000 0001 021 80721 8071 000 00022 6801 000 0001 022 68022 6801 000 000
D. - Joint technical assistance and capacity building programmes with the Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
34 (S2)Capacity-building programmes: develop and deliver training programmes based on needs identified at the regional level regarding resource mobilization; establish networks of regional experts on capacity development; provide training on the use of technical and policy guidance and legal issues. Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF $6,650 and BDTF $115,000 per year; Rotterdam: RO $6,700 and RV $100,000; and Stockholm: SC $6,650 and SV $120,000 per yearTotal: $20,000 and $335,000 per yearParties trained to meet their obligations under the ConventionInternal (staff travel ($13,300), subcontracts ($227,000), translation and printing ($3,000)58 153121 650179 80364 803115 00041 579121 650163 22948 229115 000
35 (S1)Develop and upgrade toolkit and electronic training tools, such as the tools for persistent organic pollutant waste and industrial chemicals, and make them available online. Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF $8,400 and BDTF $82,500 per year; Rotterdam: RO 8,300 and RV $100,000 per year; and Stockholm: SC $8,300 and SV $132,500 Total: $25,000 and $315,000 per annumTools developed and existing tools updated as appropriate; parties enabled to review and update their strategies for identifying stockpiles, products and articles in use that contain or are contaminated with new persistent organic pollutants and national programmes on industrial chemicals developedInternal (funds for staff travel ($32,000), consultants on the development of updated training materials ($16,800) subcontracts including participant travel ($115,000) and translation and printing ($18,000))30 89490 900121 79439 29482 50022 68090 900113 58031 08082 500
36 (S3)Develop and implement synergies capacity-building projects for the development of national institutional frameworks for the implementation of the conventions and to provide technical assistance through the regional centres and in cooperation and coordination with subregional offices of FAO and UNEP. Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF $9,150 in 2012 and $10,800 in 2013 and BD $259,000 per annum; Rotterdam: RO $9,200 in 2012 and $10,800 in 2013 and RV $144,000 per annum; Stockholm: SC $9,150 in 2012 and $10,900 in 2013 and SV $269,000 per annumTotal: $27,500 in 2012, $32,500 in 2013 and $672,000 per annum National chemicals management programmes, such as systems for the control of exports and imports of hazardous chemicals and wastes, developed; draft legal and/or administrative regulations or plans for putting them in place developed; partnerships and coordination at the national level among key stakeholders in the chemicals and waste management sector, including designated national authorities, national focal points and official contact points, developed; capacity to manage chemicals and waste by participating parties improved; capacity to implement the conventions strengthenedInternal (funds for staff travel ($52,000), consultants on the development of updated training materials ($74,950) subcontracts including participant travel ($380,000), and translation and printing ($31,000))49 066268 150317 21658 216259 00051 029269 800320 82961 829259 000
Subtotal138 113480 700618 813162 313456 500115 288482 350597 638141 138456 500
IV. - Knowledge management and outreach
A. - Management and circulation of information submitted by parties in accordance with their obligations under the Convention
1. - National reporting
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
37Coordinate, follow up on and compile the annual data and information transmitted by parties.Compilations of data and information made available on the Convention website; reports to the Conference of the PartiesInternal36 34536 34536 34547 24947 24947 249
38Enter data and information into the reporting database; arrange for translation into English of national reports submitted in official United Nations languages other than English and the entry of the translated texts into the reporting database.Up-to-date and high‑quality data, including English translations of data reported in other United Nations languages, available in the databaseInternal (information systems ($40,000) and translation ($90,000))121 75765 000186 757141 75745 000126 62765 000191 627146 62745 000
39Enhance parties' ability to comply with their national reporting obligations under the Convention.Guidance provided to parties on reporting issues; annual regional workshops organized through BCRCs or by other appropriate means, to provide training to parties in need of assistance to meet their reporting obligationsInternal (organization of workshops ($200,000)).Funding available from the European Commission ($80,000).36 345100 000136 34536 345100 00037 799100 000137 79937 799100 000
40 (S15)National reporting: revise the reporting systems of the Basel and Stockholm conventions and identify possible areas for streamlining; analyse the electronic reporting systems in place, define options for improving them and implement the required adaptations to harmonize national reporting; develop a guidance document for information collection and reporting; organize regional capacity building workshops on national reporting for 2012 and 2013. Proposed co-funding by two conventions: Basel: BDTF $45,000 in 2012 and $50,000 in 2013; and Stockholm: SV $45,000 in 2012 and $50,000 in 2013Total: $90,000 in 2012 and $100,000 in 2013Number of reports submitted to both conventions increased; system developed to support national reporting under both conventions in an integrated way; capacity building workshops convened in 2013; coordinated and simultaneous information collection mechanism from relevant government agencies for both conventions established; detailed high quality information reported, ensuring better results for national reporting processes; national mechanisms for reporting relating to multilateral environmental agreements on chemicals and wastes establishedInternal (staff travel ($10,000), consultants ($30,000), subcontracts ($55,000))27 25945 00072 25927 25945 00028 34950 00078 34928 34950 000
Subtotal221 707210 000431 707241 707190 000240 025215 000455 025260 025195 000
2. - Publications, public information, outreach and clearing‑house mechanism
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
41 (S10)Develop cross-cutting information packages and a joint clearing-house mechanism; maintain and continue development of the conventions' websites. Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF $28,000 and BDTF $37,600 per year; Rotterdam: RO $28,000 and RV $50,400 and Stockholm: SC $28,000 and SV $39,800 per yearTotal $84,000 and $127,800 per year.Quality of information improved and access to electronic information and reporting mechanism increasedInternal (consultants ($113,200), subcontracts ($6,000), software licenses ($5,000), non-expendable equipment ($5,000) and translation and printing ($2,000))116 30565 600181 905144 30537 600120 95765 600186 557148 95737 600
42 (S11)Joint information technology services: provide joint services, including hardware, software, network administration, e-mail, fax, internet, security and helpdesk. Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BC 31,500 per year; Rotterdam: RO $31,500 per year; and Stockholm: SC $31,500 per year and SV $80,000 in 2012.Total: $94,500 per year and $80,000 in 2012 Outputs envisaged under the three conventions’ programmes of work for 2012‑2013 delivered effectively and efficiently by the secretariatsInternal36 34531 50067 84567 845-37 79931 50069 29969 299-
43 (S13)Joint outreach and public awareness: develop outreach materials, e.g., audiovisual materials, posters, newsletters, leaflets, brochures exhibitions, press briefings, press releases and activities relevant to the Safe Planet campaign. Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BD $22,000 per year; Rotterdam: RV $31,000 per year; and Stockholm: SV $38,000 per yearTotal: $91,000 per year. $75,000 from BD have been added to cover publication of Vital Waste Graphics IV in 2013, which is relevant to Basel Convention only.Support provided for the implementation of the conventions through the preparation of outreach materials, including printing and publications to raise awareness of the, and conventionsInternal (subcontracts)221 70722 000243 707221 70722 000213 56697 000310 566213 56697 000
44 (S14)Publications: produce and disseminate various legal and technical publications, including through reprinting and developing new publications.Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF $19,150 per year; Rotterdam: RV 19,150 per year; and Stockholm: SC $19,200 per yearTotal: $57,500 per year.Support provided for the implementation of the conventions through the preparation of publications through both translation and printingInternal:  (reprinting and development of legal and technical publications ($38,300))67 23919 15086 38986 389-51 02919 15070 17970 179-
45Organize non-governmental organization workshop at the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties, in 2013.Attendance at meetings of the Conference of the Parties and awareness of the Convention by the non-governmental organization community increasedInternal (funds required for travel of 15 participants and production of information material)3 78050 00053 7803 78050 000
Subtotal441 597138 250579 847520 24759 600427 131263 250690 381505 781184 600
V. - Executive direction, management and strategic planning
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
46Provide overall management of the Secretariat, ensuring coherence in its work and responsiveness to the needs and instructions of the parties; coordinate the implementation of the programme of work and budget adopted by the Conference of the Parties; plan the distribution and coordination of tasks within the Secretariat and with other secretariats; organize and convene Secretariat meetings; manage and supervise staff, including staff training and development.Outputs envisaged in the programme of work for 2012–2013 delivered efficiently and effectively by the Secretariat; decisions of the Conference of the Parties on cooperation and coordination among the , and conventions requiring action from the Secretariat implementedInternal  (Basel related publications ($16,700))218 0728 850226 922226 922226 7958 850235 645235 645
47Enhance cooperation and coordination with other multilateral environmental agreements and intergovernmental organizations on issues of common concern; provide Convention-related input into global partnerships organized and facilitated by other multilateral environmental agreements, international organizations and stakeholders, in particular the International PCB Elimination Network (IPEN), the UNEP mercury, lead and cadmium partnerships, the UNEP Global Platform on Waste Management, the  International Telecommunication Union Study Group, and Environment and Measurement for Information Communications Technology  Development, World Health Oranization Treated Nets Lifecycle Initiative, Solving the E-waste Problem Initiative (StEP), Green Lead Initiative, Health Care Waste Cooperation, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Clean Development Mechanism Partnership, World Bank and regional development banks cooperation on waste related projects; contribute to ongoing discussions and related activities on wastes at United Nations Headquarters and UNEP on United Nations system wide coherence. (Integrates former separate activities 22 and 48)Effective and collaborative relationships with other institutions established and enhanced and value added by outputs from cooperative activities; delivery of technical assistance and capacity-building coordinated and complementary to that of other organizations; links with high-profile initiatives forged and waste issues integrated into national, regional and international agenda; increased collaboration with other agencies, non-governmental organizations, inter governmental organizations and the private sectorInternal; staff travel ($70,000) Consultancy ($70,000)374 35870 000444 358409 35835 000370 43270 000440 432405 43235 000
49Provide financial management and administration of the Secretariat.Secretariat’s financial and administrative functions delivered effectively and efficientlyInternal (staff costs)109 036109 036109 036103 948103 948103 948
50Raise funds for activities under the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.Secured funding for planned activities for the biennium increasedInternal (staff costs)19 99019 99019 99020 79020 79020 790
51 (S5)Work with regional liaison offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Asia in collaboration with key partners: coordinate the delivery of technical assistance and capacity-building programmes at the regional and national levels to ensure the optimal use of resources to benefit the parties and a synergistic approach to chemicals and waste management at the national level. The programme will be undertaken in conjunction with UNEP and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, the Chemicals Branch of the UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics and the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management and will be coordinated through chemicals cluster managers to be placed in the UNEP regional offices.Technical assistance delivered at the regional and national levelsExternal, funded via UNEP9 0869 0869 08618 90018 90018 900
52 (S16)Resource mobilization: develop and implement joint resource mobilization and fund-raising strategies; perform donor and partner profiling; undertake monitoring and reporting in compliance with donor requirements; hold meetings with donors.Proposed co funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF 15,000 per year; Rotterdam: RO 15,000 per year; and Stockholm: SC $15,000 per yearTotal: $45,000 per yearRatio of secure funding increased in relation to projects presented to donorsInternal (staff travel (USD 30,000))23 62515 00038 62538 62518 90015 00033 90033 900
53 (S17)Review arrangements: develop questionnaire, compile responses and prepare report for publishing on the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm convention websites in 2012.Proposed co-funding by the three conventions: Basel: BCTF 10,350 in 2012; Rotterdam: RO 10,300 in 2012; and Stockholm SC $10,350 in 2012Total: $31,000 in 2012.Support ensured for the review arrangements processInternal (consultant ($5,350) and translation and publishing of the report ($5,000))18 17310 35028 52328 5239 4509 4509 450
Subtotal772 340104 200876 540841 54035 000769 21493 850863 064828 06435 000
Office equipment and services
Activity numberActivitiesExpected outputsMethod of implementation internal/external2012Source of funding2013Source of funding
staff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fundstaff costsnon-staff costsTotal costsBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund
54Procure office equipment, including computer software and hardware, required licenses, furniture and supplies; rent and maintain equipment, including photocopiers and communications equipment; cover costs of office rental, electricity, cleaning and communication.Outputs envisaged under the programme of work for 2012–2013 delivered effectively and efficiently by the SecretariatInternal/external233 500233 500233 500233 500233 500233 500
Subtotal233 500233 500233 500233 500233 500233 500
TOTAL2 907 6325 811 0008 718 6324 163 0324 555 6003 023 9375 809 1008 833 0374 106 4374 726 600
Table 2
Programme budget for 2012–2013 Summary table of costs and requirements (in United States dollars)
20122013
BC Trust FundBD Trust Fund TotalBC Trust FundBD Trust Fund Total
IConferences and meetings1 170 227565 0001 735 2271 241 096631 0001 872 096
Subtotal 1 170 227565 0001 735 2271 241 096631 0001 872 096
IIProgramme and cross cutting support
a)Legal Support341 426349 500690 926354 583344 500699 083
b)Scientific and technical support130 41217 500147 912114 92917 500132 429
c)Support to Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres91 77747 500139 27781 81947 500129 319
d)Cross cutting strategic issues112 294240 000352 29432 129240 000272 129
Subtotal 675 908654 5001 330 408583 459649 5001 232 959
IIITechnical assistance and capacity building
a)Partnerships93 604350 000443 60481 029350 000431 029
b)Priority waste streams
i.Electrical and electronic wastes in Africa, Asia/Pacific, and Countries with Economies in Transition (CEITs)104 498580 000684 498108 278210 000318 278
ii.Persistent organic pollutant wastes and other hazardous wastes54 06610 00064 06656 02910 00066 029
iii.Dismantling of ships21 807150 000171 80722 680500 000522 680
iv.Mercury wastes21 807505 000526 80722 680505 000527 680
c)Implementation of Basel Convention tools for strengthening legal systems, enforcement and competent authorities at regional and national levels21 8071 000 0001 021 80722 6801 000 0001 022 680
d)Joint technical assistance and capacity building programmes with the and conventions162 313456 500618 813141 138456 500597 638
Subtotal 479 9033 051 5003 531 403454 5123 031 5003 486 012
IVKnowledge management and outreach
a)Management and circulation of information submitted by parties in accordance with their obligations under the Convention241 707190 000431 707260 025195 000455 025
b)Publications, public information, outreach and clearing house mechanism520 24759 600579 847505 781184 600690 381
Subtotal 761 954249 6001 011 554765 806379 6001,145,406
VExecutive direction, management and strategic planning841 54035 000876 540828 06435 000863,064
VIOffice equipment and services233 500233 500233 500233,500
Programme requirements4 163 0324 555 6008 718 6324 106 4374 726 6008 833 037
Programme support costs (13 %)541 194592 2281 133 422533 837614 4581 148 295
Total programme requirements4 704 2265 147 8289 852 0544 640 2745 341 0589 981 332
Table 3
Programme budget for 2012–2013 funded from the Basel Convention Trust Fund (BC Trust Fund)(in United States dollars
Programme budget approved at the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and the seventh session of the Open-ended Working GroupProgramme budget approved at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
200920102011*2009–2011 triennium201220132012–2013 biennium
10Personnel component
1100Professional staff
1102Executive Secretary (D-1)235 900245 336255 149736 385273 416284 353557 769
1103Chief, Convention Services and Governance Unit (P-5)208 800217 152225 838651 790244 088253 852497 940
1104Chief, Programme Support Unit (P-5)208 800217 152225 838651 790244 088253 852497 940
1105Chief, Implementation and Capacity-building Unit (P-5)208 800217 152225 838651 790244 088253 852497 940
1106Policy and Legal Advisor (P-4)180 400187 616195 121563 137206 336214 589420 925
1107Programme Officer Project Development (P-4)180 400187 616195 121563 137206 336214 589420 925
1108Administrative /Fund Management Officer (P-4)
1109Programme Officer - National Reporting (P-3)151 800157 872164 187473 859172 432179 329351 761
1110Programme Officer - Information Officer (P-3)151 800157 872164 187473 859172 432179 329351 761
1111Programme Officer - Project Development (P-3)151 800157 872164 187473 859172 432179 329351 761
1112Associate Programme Officer - Computer Systems (P-2)127 000132 080137 363396 443135 928141 365277 293
1113Associate Legal Officer (P-2)127 000132 080137 363396 443135 928141 365277 293
1199Subtotal, Professional staff1 932 5002 009 8002 090 1926 032 4922 207 5042 295 8044 503 308
1200Consultants
1201General consultancies100 000100 000231 500431 500
1202Consultants (technical guidelines)30 00030 00060 000
1203Consultants (technical support for PACE)20 00020 00040 000
1280Consultants (joint, technical assistance/training tools)8 4008 40016 800
1280Consultants (joint, scientific and technical)6 6506 65013 300
1282Consultants (joint, clearing house development)20 00020 00040 000
1283Consultants (joint, website maintenance)8 0008 00016 000
1284Consultants (joint, brokering service)6 6508 30014 950
1285Consultants (joint, review arrangements)5 3505 350
1299Subtotal, consultants100 000100 000231 500431 500105 050101 350206 400
1300Administrative support
1301Administrative Assistant (G-6)**
1302Personal Assistant to the Executive Secretary (G-6)145 000150 800156 832452 632162 240168 730330 970
1303Meetings/Documents Assistant (G-6)145 000150 800156 832452 632162 240168 730330 970
1304Personnel Assistant (G-5)115 000119 600124 384358 984125 216130 225255 441
1305Information Assistant (G-5)115 000119 600124 384358 984125 216130 225255 441
1306Programme Assistant (G-5)115 000119 600124 384358 984
1307Legal Assistant (G-5)115 000119 600124 384358 984125 216130 225255 441
1308Finance and Budget Assistant (G-6)**
1320Temporary assistance posts (short-term)30 00030 00030 00090 000
1329Subtotal, administrative support780 000810 000841 2002 431 200700 128728 1331 428 261
Conference servicing costs
1321Conference of the Parties (conference servicing and logistics)175 000500 000675 000200 000195 000395 000
1322Open-ended Working Group ( 4-day meeting, conference servicing and logistics)300 00032 000332 000270 000270 000
1323Conference of the Parties (editing and translation of 440 pages)259 600259 600
1324Open-ended Working Group (editing and translation of 270 pages)198 000198 000159 300159 300
1399Subtotal administrative support and conference servicing costs1 080 0001 215 0001 341 2003 636 2001 329 4281 182 7332 512 161
1600Travel on official business
1601Official travel175 000180 000275 000630 00097 50097 500195 000
1681Official travel (joint, capacity-building, regional level)6 6506 65013 300
1682Official travel (joint, overall management)15 00015 00030 000
1699Total, travel on official business175 000180 000275 000630 000119 150119 150238 300
1999Total staff component3 287 5003 504 8003 937 89210 730 1923 761 1323 699 0377 460 169
20Subcontract component
2100Subcontract component
2101Information System20 00020 00020 00060 00020 00020 00040 000
2199Subtotal subcotracts20 00020 00020 00060 00020 00020 00040 000
2999Total subcontract component20 00020 00020 00060 00020 00020 00040 000
30Meetings and conferences
3300Travel and DSA costs of participants
3303Expanded Bureau (English only) - one meeting over the biennium32 00032 00064 00032 80032 800
3304Committee for Implementation and Compliance (English only) - one meeting over the biennium28 00028 00056 00045 10045 100
3305Joint Bureau (English only) - one meeting over the biennium14 00014 000
3306Coordination meetings of BCRCs, SCRCs, FAO and UNEP offices30 00030 000
3307Third consultative meeting on the new Strategic Framework for the Basel Convention30 00030 000
3308Technical Expert Group on environmentally sound management (1 day meeting for 22 experts)81 40081 400
3399Subtotal meetings and conferences32 00028 000120 000180 00081 40091 900173 300
3999Total meetings and conferences32 00028 000120 000180 00081 40091 900173 300
40Equipment and premises component
4100Expendable equipment
4101Office supplies24 50024 50024 50073 50010 00010 00020 000
4199Subtotal expendable equipment24 50024 50024 50073 50010 00010 00020 000
4200Non-expendable equipment
4201Computer equipment: printers, furniture, multimedia and others20 00020 00020 00060 00010 00010 00020 000
4280Office equipment: hardware and software (joint IT services)31 50031 50063 000
4299Subtotal non-expendable equipment20 00020 00020 00060 00041 50041 50083 000
4300Premises
4301Office space, fees, building maintenance, security, utilities and insurance110 000110 000110 000330 000120 000120 000240 000
4399Total premises110 000110 000110 000330 000120 000120 000240 000
4999Total equipment and premises component154 500154 500154 500463 500171 500171 500343 000
50Miscellaneous component
5100Operation and maintenance of equipment
5101Maintenance of office equipment71 30071 30071 300213 90038 50038 50077 000
5199Subtotal maintenance of equipment71 30071 30071 300213 90038 50038 50077 000
5200Reporting costs
5201Newsletters, publications and other media45 00035 00035 000115 0008 8508 85017 700
5202Booklets on the requirements in respect of notifications of national definitions and decisions to prohibit imports of hazardous wastes in accordance with Articles 3, 4 and 13 of the Convention, including in cooperation with the Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions as appropriate6 0006 000
5203Printing of the training manual on illegal traffic in the six official languages of the United Nations40 00040 000
5204Printing of the updated text of the Basel Convention in the six official languages of the United Nations15 00015 000
5205Joint publications with the secretariats of the and conventions30 00030 000
5206Translation of information transmitted by Parties pursuant to articles 3 and 4 of the Convention35 00035 000
5207Translation of national reports45 00045 000
5280Translation and publishing (joint, publications)19 15019 15038 300
5281Translation and publishing (joint, brokering service)2 5002 5005 000
5282Translation and publishing (joint, review arrangements)5 0005 000
5299Subtotal reporting costs45 00035 000206 000286 00035 50030 50066 000
5300Sundry
5301Communications, freight and other70 00070 00070 000210 00050 00050 000100 000
5399Subtotal sundry70 00070 00070 000210 00050 00050 000100,000
5400Hospitality
5401Hospitality9 5009 5009 50028 5005 0005,00010,000
5499Subtotal hospitality9 5009 5009 50028 5005 0005 00010,000
5999Total, miscellaneous component195 800185 800356 800738 400129 000124 000253,000
99Total operational costs3 689 8003 893 1004 589 19212 172 0924 163 0324 106 4378 269 469
13% programme support costs479 674506 103596 5951 582 372541 194533 8371 075 031
Total budget of the trust fund4 169 4744 399 2035 185 78713 754 4644 704 2264 640 2749 344 500
Approved average annual budget for the biennium 2010–20114 792 495
Proposed average annual budget for the biennium 2012–20134 672 250
Increase in the average annual operational budget-2.51%
Percentage increase from year to year-2.70%5.20%17.88%-9.3%-1.4%
Deduction from reserve and fund balance505 675200 000200 000400 000
Increase in working capital reserve19 52538 39938 399
Covered by parties4 188 9994 399 2034 680 11213 268 3144 542 6254 440 2748 982 899
Percentage increase in contributions from year to year5.604.806.00-2.9%-2.3%
Average annual contributions for the biennium 2010–20114 539 658
Average annual contributions for the biennium 2012–20134 491 449
Increase in the average annual contributions-1.06%
Working capital reserve based on the average operational budgets for 2009–2011 (15%)662 439
Working capital reserve based on the average operational budgets for 2012–2013 (15%)700 838
Table 4
Trust Fund for the Basel Convention on Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal: scale of contributions for 2012–2013 in United States dollars
No.PartyUnited Nations scale of assessments for 2010‑2012**As derived from General Assembly resolution 64/248 of 24 December 2009.Adjusted scale of contribution with 22 per cent ceiling and no least developed country paying more than 0.01 per centAnnual contributions for 2012Annual contributions for 2013
(per cent)(per cent)
1Albania0.0100.0125568555
2Algeria0.1280.16017 2727 108
3Andorra0.0070.0088398389
4Antigua and Barbuda0.0020.0025114111
5Argentina0.2870.358916 30515 938
6Armenia0.0050.0063284278
7Australia1.9332.4175109 819107 345
8Austria0.8511.064348 34847 258
9Azerbaijan0.0150.0188852833
10Bahamas0.0180.02251 0231 000
11Bahrain0.0390.04882 2162 166
12Bangladesh0.0100.0125568555
13Barbados0.0080.0100455444
14Belarus0.0420.05252 3862 332
15Belgium1.0751.344561 07459 698
16Belize0.0010.00135756
17Benin0.0030.0038170167
18Bhutan0.0010.00135756
19Bolivia (Plurinational State of)0.0070.0088398389
20Bosnia and Herzegovina0.0140.0175795777
21Botswana0.0180.02251 0231 000
22Brazil1.6112.014891 52589 463
23Darussalam0.0280.03501 5911 555
24Bulgaria0.0380.04752 1592 110
25Burkina Faso0.0030.0038170167
26Burundi0.0010.00135756
27Cambodia0.0030.0038170167
28Cameroon0.0110.0138625611
29Canada3.2074.0109182 198178 093
30Cape Verde0.0010.00135756
31Chad0.0020.0025114111
32Central African Republic0.0010.00135756
33Chile0.2360.295213 40813 106
34China3.1893.9883181 176177 094
35Colombia0.1440.18018 1817 997
36Comoros0.0010.00135756
37Congo0.0030.0038170167
38Cook Islands0.0010.00135756
39Costa Rica0.0340.04251 9321 888
40Côte d’Ivoire0.0100.0125568555
41Croatia0.0970.12135 5115 387
42Cuba0.0710.08884 0343 943
43Cyprus0.0460.05752 6132 555
44Czech Republic0.3490.436519 82819 381
45Democratic People’s Republic of Korea0.0070.0088398389
46Democratic Republic of the Congo0.0030.0038170167
47Denmark0.7360.920541 81440 872
48Djibouti0.0010.00135756
49Dominica0.0010.00135756
50Dominican Republic0.0420.05252 3862 332
51Ecuador0.0400.05002 2732 221
52Egypt0.0940.11765 3405 220
53El Salvador0.0190.02381 0791 055
54Equatorial Guinea0.0080.0100455444
55Eritrea0.0010.00135756
56Estonia0.0400.05002 2732 221
57Ethiopia0.0080.0100455444
58Finland0.5660.707932 15631 431
59France6.1237.6578347 864340 026
60Gabon0.0140.0175795777
61Gambia0.0010.00135756
62Georgia0.0060.0075341333
63Germany8.01810.0278455 524445 261
64Ghana0.0060.0075341333
65Greece0.6910.864239 25838 373
66Guatemala0.0280.03501 5911 555
67Guinea0.0020.0025114111
68Guinea-Bissau0.0010.00135756
69Guyana0.0010.00135756
70Honduras0.0080.0100455444
71Hungary0.2910.363916 53216 160
72Iceland0.0420.05252 3862 332
73India0.5340.667930 33829 654
74Indonesia0.2380.297713 52113 217
75Iran (Islamic Republic of)0.2330.291413 23712 939
76Iraq0.0200.02501 1361 111
77reland0.4980.622828 29327 655
78Israel0.3840.480321 81621 325
79Italy4.9996.2520284 007277 608
80Jamaica0.0140.0175795777
81Japan12.53015.6707711 863695 824
82Jordan0.0140.0175795777
83Kazakhstan0.0760.09504 3184 220
84Kenya0.0120.0150682666
85Kiribati0.0010.00135756
86Kuwait0.2630.328914 94214 605
87Kyrgyzstan0.0010.00135756
88Lao People’s Democratic Republic0.0010.00135756
89Latvia0.0380.04752 1592 110
90Lebanon0.0330.04131 8751 833
91Lesotho0.0010.00135756
92Liberia0.0010.00135756
93Libya0.1290.16137 3297 164
94Liechtenstein0.0090.0113511500
95Lithuania0.0650.08133 6933 610
96Luxembourg0.0900.11265 1134 998
97Madagascar0.0030.0038170167
98Malawi0.0010.00135756
99Malaysia0.2530.316414 37414 050
100Maldives0.0010.00135756
101Mali0.0030.0038170167
102Malta0.0170.0213966944
103Marshall Islands0.0010.00135756
104Mauritania0.0010.00135756
105Mauritius0.0110.0138625611
106Mexico2.3562.9465133 851130 835
107Micronesia (Federated States of)0.0010.00135756
108Monaco0.0030.0038170167
109Mongolia0.0020.0025114111
110Montenegro0.0040.0050227222
111Morocco0.0580.07253 2953 221
112Mozambique0.0030.0038170167
113Namibia0.0080.0100455444
114Nauru0.0010.00135756
115Nepal0.0060.0075341333
116Netherlands1.8552.3200105 388103 013
117New Zealand0.2730.341415 51015 160
118Nicaragua0.0030.0038170167
119Niger0.0020.0025114111
120Nigeria0.0780.09764 4314 332
121Norway0.8711.089349 48448 369
122Oman0.0860.10764 8864 776
123Pakistan0.0820.10264 6594 554
124Palau0.0010.00135756
125Panama0.0220.02751 2501 222
126Papua New Guinea0.0020.0025114111
127Paraguay0.0070.0088398389
128Peru0.0900.11265 1134 998
129Philippines0.0900.11265 1134 998
130Poland0.8281.035547 04145 981
131Portugal0.5110.639129 03128 377
132Qatar0.1350.16887 6707 497
133Republic of Korea2.2602.8265128 397125 504
134Republic of Moldova0.0020.0025114111
135Romania0.1770.221410 0569 829
136Russian Federation1.6022.003691 01488 963
137Rwanda0.0010.00135756
138Saint Kitts and Nevis0.0010.00135756
139Saint Lucia0.0010.00135756
140Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.0010.00135756
141Saudi Arabia0.8301.038047 15546 092
142Samoa0.0010.00135756
143Senegal0.0060.0075341333
144Serbia0.0370.04632 1022 055
145Seychelles0.0020.0025114111
146Singapore0.3350.419019 03218 603
147Slovakia0.1420.17768 0677 886
148Slovenia0.1030.12885 8525 720
149Somalia0.0010.00135756
150South Africa0.3850.481521 87321 380
151Spain3.1773.9733180 494176 427
152Sri Lanka0.0190.02381 0791 055
153Sudan0.0100.0125568555
154Suriname0.0030.0038170167
155Swaziland0.0030.0038170167
156Sweden1.0641.330760 44959 087
157Switzerland1.1301.413264 19862 752
158Syrian Arab Republic0.0250.03131 4201 388
159Thailand0.2090.261411 87411 606
160The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia0.0070.0088398389
161Togo0.0010.00135756
162Tonga0.0010.00135756
163Trinidad and Tobago0.0440.05502 5002 443
164Tunisia0.0300.03751 7041 666
165Turkey0.6170.771735 05334 264
166Turkmenistan0.0260.03251 4771 444
167Uganda0.0060.0075341333
168Ukraine0.0870.10884 9434 831
169United Arab Emirates0.3910.489022 21421 713
170United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland6.6048.2593375 191366 737
171United Republic of Tanzania0.0080.0100455444
172Uruguay0.0270.03381 5341 499
173Uzbekistan0.0100.0125568555
174Venezuela0.3140.392717 83917 437
175Viet Nam0.0330.04131 8751 833
176Yemen0.0100.0125568555
177Zambia0.0040.0050227222
178European Union2.5002.5000113 566111 007
Total80.459100.000004 542 6254 440 274
Table 5
Indicative staffing table for the Basel Convention Secretariat for the biennium 2012–2013 (used for costing purposes) Basel Convention Trust Fund
Post category and level20122013
A.Professional category
D-111
P-533
P-4**One post is funded is funded by UNEP from the 13% programme support costs.33
P-333
P-222
Subtotal1212
B.General Service category****Two posts are funded by UNEP from the 13% programme support costs.77
TOTAL (A + B)1919
Standard salary cost for Geneva 2012–2013 (in United States dollars)
Post category and level2011**The Secretariat’s programme of work and budget for the biennium 2012–2013 has been formulated in advance of the issuance of the United Nations standard costs for 2012 and 2013. In this regard the Secretariat has used the standard salary scale for Geneva increased by 4 per cent per year.20122013
A.Professional category
D-1262 900273 416284 353
P-5234 700244 048253 852
P-4198 400206 336214 589
P-3165 800172 432179 329
P-2130 700135 928141 365
B.General Service category G-6156 000162 240168 730
General Service category G-5120 400125 216130 225