Introduction to national reporting under the Basel Convention - Session 2

The objective of this webinar is to provide an introduction to national reporting under the Basel Convention and the electronic reporting system to be used for submitting the national report to the Secretariat. The webinar will also provide information on new questions of the national reporting questionnaires and new features of the ERS. The webinar is primarily intended for newly-designated focal points for the Basel Convention.

CONTENT
Overview of reporting requirements under the Basel Convention - 15 min.
Highlights of the electronic reporting system of the Basel Convention - 15 min.
Highlights of the Reporting Dashboard - 10 min
Discussion - 20 min.

BACKGROUND
The national report for the year 2024 to be transmitted by Parties to the Basel Convention to the Secretariat, as per Article 13 (3), is due by 31 December 2025. The information to be transmitted supports implementation of the mechanisms put in place by the Basel Convention to control transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Parties should submit their reports online using the electronic reporting system (ERS) of the Basel Convention. The webinar will assist Focal points for the Basel Convention, as the authority responsible for submitting the national report, in understanding the requirements for national reporting and how to use the ERS. The national reports provided by Parties are publicly available on the Basel Convention website. The Reporting Dashboard was developed by the Secretariat to provide easy access to the information contained in the national reports so as to facilitate information sharing and analysis.