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E-waste International ContextE-waste International Context

PresentationPresentation• ProblemProblem• SolutionSolution• Basel Convention ResponseBasel Convention Response

– MPPIMPPI– Declaración Ministerial de Declaración Ministerial de

BasileaBasilea– PACEPACE

Miguel AraujoMiguel AraujoCo-chair PACE Project Group 4.1Co-chair PACE Project Group 4.1Director of BCRC-CAMDirector of BCRC-CAM

Interactive Facilitation Meeting on E-waste

WSIS Forum May 11, 2010, Geneva, Switzerland

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I ProblemI Problem

• Electronic waste is the fastest growing portion Electronic waste is the fastest growing portion of the municipal solid waste stream.of the municipal solid waste stream.

• Volume of obsolete PCs generated in developing Volume of obsolete PCs generated in developing regions will exceed that of developed regions by regions will exceed that of developed regions by 2016 – 2018.2016 – 2018.

• E-waste contains hazardous substances as well E-waste contains hazardous substances as well as precious materials.as precious materials.

• Absence of infrastructure and facilities for ESM, Absence of infrastructure and facilities for ESM, hence use of crude management methods.hence use of crude management methods.

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I Problem (continued)I Problem (continued)

• No effective take back schemes for end of life No effective take back schemes for end of life EEE.EEE.

• Uncontrolled dumping of obsolete e-products Uncontrolled dumping of obsolete e-products and material recovery processes without and material recovery processes without protective measures in the informal sector has protective measures in the informal sector has caused:caused:environmental pollutionenvironmental pollutionmillions of people exposed to toxins, such as millions of people exposed to toxins, such as

dioxins and brominated flame retardants in dioxins and brominated flame retardants in plastics.plastics.


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II SolutionII Solution

• The technology for environmentally sound The technology for environmentally sound dismantling and disposal of e-waste exists, but:dismantling and disposal of e-waste exists, but:• it needs to be transferred to developing it needs to be transferred to developing

countries.countries.• it has to be linked to the product life-cycle to it has to be linked to the product life-cycle to

become economically viable.become economically viable.• EEfforts to bridge the digital divide need to follow fforts to bridge the digital divide need to follow

the life-cycle approach to avoid problems for the the life-cycle approach to avoid problems for the health of workers and the general public, as well health of workers and the general public, as well to the environment.to the environment.


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III The Basel Convention Response: MPPIIII The Basel Convention Response: MPPI• E-waste raised as a key issue at COP6 in 2002E-waste raised as a key issue at COP6 in 2002

• In 2002 Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative (MPPI) was In 2002 Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative (MPPI) was established for the environmentally sound management of used established for the environmentally sound management of used and end-of-life mobile telephones (and end-of-life mobile telephones (12 manufacturers + later 12 manufacturers + later three telecom operators).three telecom operators).

• Five technical guidelines were prepared and tested:Five technical guidelines were prepared and tested:• awareness raising on design considerations;awareness raising on design considerations;• collection of used and end-of life mobile phones;collection of used and end-of life mobile phones;• transboundary movement of collected mobile phones;transboundary movement of collected mobile phones;• refurbishment of used mobile phones;refurbishment of used mobile phones;• material recovery/recycling of end-of-life mobile phonesmaterial recovery/recycling of end-of-life mobile phones

• Overall Guidance document approved at COP 9.Overall Guidance document approved at COP 9.


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III The Basel Convention Response: The Nairobi III The Basel Convention Response: The Nairobi DeclarationDeclaration

• Nairobi Declaration Nairobi Declaration at COP8 in 2006 at COP8 in 2006 declared that the declared that the Basel Convention is the main global instrument Basel Convention is the main global instrument for guiding the environmentally sound for guiding the environmentally sound management of hazardous e-waste and management of hazardous e-waste and highlighted the importance of partnership with highlighted the importance of partnership with the private sector and non governmental the private sector and non governmental organizations.organizations.

• SBC launched pilot projects and partnerships in SBC launched pilot projects and partnerships in cooperation with Parties, BCRCs and other cooperation with Parties, BCRCs and other partners.partners.


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III The Basel Convention Response: PACEIII The Basel Convention Response: PACE• At COP 9 Partnership for Action on At COP 9 Partnership for Action on

Computing Equipment (PACE) was Computing Equipment (PACE) was launched, animated by the success of MPPI launched, animated by the success of MPPI but aware of its shortcomings.but aware of its shortcomings.


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PACEPACE

Mission Statement To increase environmentally sound management of used and end-of-life computing equipment, , taking into account social responsibility, the concept of sustainable development and promoting information sharing on life cycle thinking.

Scope

The scope of the partnership will cover: Personal Computers (PCs) and associated displays, printers and peripherals*

*Personal desk top computer, including the central processing unit and all other parts contained in the computer. Personal notebook and laptop computer, including the docking station, central processing unit and all other parts contained in the computer. Computer monitor, including the following types of computer monitor:(a) cathode ray tube;(b) liquid crystal display;(c) plasma. Computer keyboard, mouse, and cables. Computer printer:(a) including the following types of computer printer:(i) dot matrix;(ii) ink jet; (iii) laser;(iv) thermal; and (b) including any computer printer with scanning or facsimile capabilities, or both.


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PACEPACE

Working PrinciplesIn addition, PACE agreed to the following three working principles:

1. Promote dialogue amongst governments, industries, NGOs and academia on initiatives that could be carried out in different UN regions.

2. Seek innovative solutions, showing concrete and practical results consistent with the Basel Convention, and make recommendations.

3. Coordination and cooperation, as appropriate, with other bodies involved in e-waste activities.


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PACEPACE

Activities •Develop tools (inter alia guidelines) and activities on environmentally sound refurbishment/repair, including criteria for testing, certification, and labelling.• Develop tools (inter alia guidelines) and activities on environmentally sound recycling and material recovery, including facility certification.• Develop and promote pilot schemes for environmentally sound management of used and end-of-life computing equipment towards the attainment of Millennium Development Goals.• Develop awareness raising and training program activities.


PACE MembershipPACE Membership

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2727 Parties and Signatories to the Basel Parties and Signatories to the Basel Convention.Convention.

99 Basel Convention Regional Centres for Basel Convention Regional Centres for Training and Technology Transfer (BCRCs).Training and Technology Transfer (BCRCs).

55 Research and Academic Institutions, and Research and Academic Institutions, and other UN Bodies.other UN Bodies.

1616 NGOs, Industry, and Industry Associations. NGOs, Industry, and Industry Associations.


PACE - Working StructurePACE - Working Structure

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PACEWorking Group

Ad Interim Ad Interim Project Group Project Group

on ESM Criteriaon ESM Criteria

Project Group 1.1

Project Group 2.1

Project Group

3.1

Report with Report with Recommen-Recommen-dations on dations on

ESM CriteriaESM Criteria

Guideline onGuideline onRepair and Repair and

Refurbishment of Refurbishment of Used Computing Used Computing

EquipmentEquipment

Guideline on Material Recoveryand Recycling of

End-of-Life Computing Equipment

Pilot Schemes on Collection and Management of

Computing Equipment from Informal Sectors

Level 1 Group

Level 2 Groups

Project Group 4.1

Awareness Raising and

Training Products


Working Group TasksWorking Group Tasks

OperationalOperational: : – oversee the execution of the 2009-2010 Work Plan for PACE;oversee the execution of the 2009-2010 Work Plan for PACE;

– sset priorities based on the work programme; et priorities based on the work programme;

– oversee activities of project groups, and plays an active role in conflict oversee activities of project groups, and plays an active role in conflict resolution; resolution;

– review and approve work products and reports prepared by project groups.review and approve work products and reports prepared by project groups.

AdministrativeAdministrative:: – ensure timely implementation of the work plan by project groups; ensure timely implementation of the work plan by project groups;

– coordinate activities within the Partnership; coordinate activities within the Partnership;

– liaise with the Secretariat;liaise with the Secretariat;

– receive and consider requests for membership in the Partnership.receive and consider requests for membership in the Partnership.

FinancialFinancial: : – prepare appropriate and sustainable financial arrangements for the prepare appropriate and sustainable financial arrangements for the

Partnership; Partnership;

– prepare documents on memberships, contributions, and sliding scales; prepare documents on memberships, contributions, and sliding scales;

– liaise with the Secretariat to provide financial reports .liaise with the Secretariat to provide financial reports .13WSIS Forum May 11 2010

Future PlansFuture Plans

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GuidelinesGuidelines• Report on ESM Criteria recommendations are to be implemented. Report on ESM Criteria recommendations are to be implemented.

• Two Guidelines (repair and refurbishment; and material recovery and Two Guidelines (repair and refurbishment; and material recovery and recycling) to be approved and adopted by the PACE Working Group.recycling) to be approved and adopted by the PACE Working Group.

• Guidelines to be evaluated in the facility type environment.Guidelines to be evaluated in the facility type environment.

• Overall Guidance Document will be prepared for COP 10:Overall Guidance Document will be prepared for COP 10: Executive summaries from all guidelines and report on ESM criteria.Executive summaries from all guidelines and report on ESM criteria. Recommendations from all guidelines and report on ESM criteria.Recommendations from all guidelines and report on ESM criteria.

• Implementation by BCRCs, Parties, Signatories, Industry and NGOsImplementation by BCRCs, Parties, Signatories, Industry and NGOs

Pilot ProjectsPilot Projects• Waste surveys, based on 9 high ranked proposals, in all regions implemented, Waste surveys, based on 9 high ranked proposals, in all regions implemented,

as per TOR.as per TOR.

• Project Management Teams (PMTs) to be established, as per TOR.Project Management Teams (PMTs) to be established, as per TOR.

• Based on survey results, 2-4 countries to be selected for pilot projects, as per Based on survey results, 2-4 countries to be selected for pilot projects, as per TOR.TOR.

• Recommendations from pilot projects to be implemented in other centers in Recommendations from pilot projects to be implemented in other centers in the country and regions.the country and regions.


Future Plans (cont.)Future Plans (cont.)

Awareness Raising & TrainingAwareness Raising & Training• Awareness raising products on PACE developed for the COP 10 meeting.Awareness raising products on PACE developed for the COP 10 meeting.

• High priority awareness raising and training products implemented.High priority awareness raising and training products implemented.

• At least one workshop on PACE in each UN region organized by BCRCs.At least one workshop on PACE in each UN region organized by BCRCs.

• CD/DVD with training material.CD/DVD with training material.

• E-learning course on technical guidelinesE-learning course on technical guidelines

• Identity logo for PACE developed.Identity logo for PACE developed.

Resource Mobilization and Financial SustainabilityResource Mobilization and Financial Sustainability• Sub-group under Project Group 3.1 established.Sub-group under Project Group 3.1 established.

• Develop macro funding for projects in developing countries and countries Develop macro funding for projects in developing countries and countries with economies in transition beyond the pilot project stage.with economies in transition beyond the pilot project stage.

• Develop strategy for long term financial sustainability of projects under Develop strategy for long term financial sustainability of projects under Project Group 3.1.Project Group 3.1.

• Identify public and private fund raising initiatives, and provide guidance to the Identify public and private fund raising initiatives, and provide guidance to the Project Group 3.1 and Project Management Teams (PMTs) on financial issues.Project Group 3.1 and Project Management Teams (PMTs) on financial issues.

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PACEPACE

Please visit the Secretariat of the Basel Please visit the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (SBC) Website at:Convention (SBC) Website at:

http://www.basel.int/industry/mppi.html

http://www.basel.int/industry/compartnership/index.html

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