In order to scientifically and reasonably arrange the work in 2020, the Department of Solid Wastes and Chemicals of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, under the guidance of Director Qiu Qiwen, clarified the list of work items, key content and time points in 2020, and appointed the responsible persons and support units. Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy, Foreign Economic Cooperation Office (FECO), Basel Convention Asia-Pacific Regional Center (Hereinafter referred to as "BCRC China") and other relevant units participated the meeting.
On January 19, 2020, the Division of Solid Wastes Management 2020 tasks assignment meeting was held. Key tasks include the Reform of Solid Waste Import Management Policies, "Zero Waste City" Pilot Construction, Comprehensive Control of White Pollution, research on urban solid waste indicators, prevention and control of pollution by general industrial solid wastes, implementation of Basel Convention, etc. According to the work tasks assignment, the BCRC China will fully combine the strength of the center and Tsinghua University to fully support the evaluation of the Reform of Solid Waste Import Management Policies, the technical assistance in the cities and international publicity of "Zero Waste City" Pilot Construction, and the implementation of Basel Convention and related international cooperation work. Ms. Zhao Nana, Assistant Director of BCRC China, and Ms. Duan Lizhe attended the meeting.
On January 21, 2020, the Division of General Office 2020 tasks assignment meeting was held. Key tasks include the revision of the Law on Prevention and Control of Pollution by Solid Wastes and the improvement of supporting policies, the prevention and control of pollution by E-waste, and etc. According to the work tasks assignment, BCRC China will continue to organize the High-level Forum on Solid wastes and Chemicals to discuss management ideas and key contents on national solid wastes and chemicals management during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, and will carry out research on integrated wastes management in customs special supervision zones. Ms. Zhao Nana, Assistant Director of BCRC China attended the meeting.
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