Question

What is the main objective of Rotterdam convention?

(a) To protect human health and environment from toxic pesticides and hazardous chemicals

(b) To protect human health and environment from chemicals

(c) Chemical analysis of hazardous substance

(d) Pathway analysis of chemical substance

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This intriguing question originated from Rotterdam Convention in portion International Conventions of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) To protect human health and environment from toxic pesticides and hazardous chemicals

To explain: The objective of the convention is to promote shared responsibility and cooperative efforts among parties in international trade of certain pesticides and hazardous chemicals to protect human health and environment from harm.