Question

Which of the following treaty prohibits the import of any hazardous waste (including radioactive waste) into African nations only?

• A. The Basel Convention
• B. The Capetown Convention
• C. The Bamako Convention
• D. The Madagascar Convention

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question pertains to identifying the treaty that specifically prohibits the import of hazardous wastes (including radioactive waste) into African nations.

Let's analyze each option:

1. The Basel Convention: This is a global treaty designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, especially from developed to less developed countries. It does not focus exclusively on African nations.
2. The Capetown Convention: This convention relates to international interests in mobile equipment, like aircraft and railway, rather than hazardous wastes.
3. The Bamako Convention: This is specifically an African treaty that bans the import of all hazardous wastes and radioactive wastes into the continent of Africa. It is directly pertinent to the given question.
4. The Madagascar Convention: There is no widely recognized international environmental agreement by this name focusing on hazardous wastes.

Based on the analysis, the correct answer is: The Bamako Convention

Answer 2

The treaty that prohibits hazardous waste import into Africa is The Bamako Convention.

Additional Context:

• Key Provisions:
  • Adopted 1991, enforced 1998
  • Bans all hazardous waste imports (including radioactive)
  • Stricter than Basel Convention for African context
• Comparison with Other Treaties:
  • Basel Convention: Global framework with some trade allowances
  • No "Capetown" or "Madagascar" conventions on waste
• Recent Developments:
  • 2020 amendments address e-waste challenges
  • 54 African Union members are parties

Correct Answer: (3) The Bamako Convention.