Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
EIT RawMaterials and Basel Convention Secretariat
The course explored e-waste, its definition, sources, and global distribution, emphasizing the toxic hazards it poses to children's health, including neurodevelopmental disorders and diseases from chemical exposure. It examined real-world scenarios, preventive measures, and the roles of healthcare professionals and NGOs in identifying diseases, educating communities, advocating policy changes, and promoting safer practices.
2 weeks, 4 hours per week
Massimo Gasparon
Director of the European Raw Materials Alliance
EIT RawMaterials
Rolph Payet
Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Basel Convention Secretariat
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the definition of e-waste, its origins, and its global movement.
- Explain the potential toxic hazards in e-waste and assess the risks they pose to children.
- Explore various exposure scenarios to identify how, where, and when children are at risk of toxic exposure from e-waste.
- Discuss diseases linked to acute and chronic exposure to hazardous chemicals in e-waste.
- Assess international actions and local interventions aimed at preventing children’s toxic exposures to e-waste.
- Reflect on strategies to mitigate the risks associated with e-waste and promote safer practices globally.
Syllabus
This course explores the global e-waste issue, its environmental and health impacts on children, and potential solutions. You will examine:
- E-waste and children
- E-waste and toxicity
- E-waste and health effects
- Impact on children
- Opportunities and action
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Issued on 19th October 2025
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