The Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Secretariat and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research invite countries to join these regional webinars that will offer valuable updates, technical insights, and an opportunity for a regional dialogue as Parties prepare for the 2026 reporting round and assess progress toward the 2025 and 2028 goals for the elimination of PCBs under the Stockholm Convention. These webinars have the following objectives:
- To inform countries about the outcomes of the recent 2025 Conferences of the Parties, including the revised guidance documents developed by the PCB Small Intersessional Working Group (SIWG), and new mandates adopted.
- To present the revised reporting format, timeline, and logistical arrangements for the 2026 reporting cycle under the Stockholm Convention.
- To provide an overview of the progress assessment process, including the 2027 global progress report coordinated by the BRS Secretariat with technical support from the PCB SIWG.
- To update on the status of the region in terms of PCBs management, share lessons learned, and discuss how these inputs can shape future actions.
- To provide information on the PCB Global Elimination Programme, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and other innovative financing approaches for achieving the 2025 and 2028 goals for the elimination of PCBs.
Webinar #1
Latin America and the Caribbean Region
8 July 2025, 11:00AM – 13:00PM GMT-3
Join us in a regional dialogue to learn about the updates and technical insights to be prepared for the 2026 reporting round and assess progress toward the 2025 and 2028 goals for the elimination of PCBs under the Stockholm Convention.