The Basel Convention regulates the transboundary movement and environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes. Evolving frameworks like the 2025 e-waste amendments, the 2025-2031 strategic framework, and plastic waste protocols tackle emerging challenges such as waste colonialism, plastic pollution, and illegal dumping.
Click to View MoreIndia strengthens mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission and KABI. By promoting a circular economy and e-waste recycling, India secures critical minerals essential for its clean energy transition
Click to View MoreRare earth magnets are high-performance materials essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, and defence systems, making them critical for India’s clean energy transition and technological growth. With China dominating global processing, India’s push for domestic manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and recycling aims to reduce import dependence and build a self-reliant mine-to-magnet ecosystem to strengthen economic and strategic security.
Click to View MoreIndia's Repairability Index framework promotes the "Right to Repair" for electronics, empowering consumers with informed choices and reducing e-waste. This initiative combats planned obsolescence, promotes a circular economy, and creates economic opportunities. It addresses consumer grievances and aligns with global sustainability goals.
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