OEWG 14 Report.

The given document is a report from the Earth Negotiations Bulletin titled "OEWG 14 Report." It provides a brief history of the Basel Convention, which aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of hazardous wastes. The report highlights key turning points in the Convention's history, such as the adoption of the Ban Amendment and the Basel Protocol. It also discusses the proceedings of the 14th meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG 14), including discussions on a draft strategic framework, improvements to the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure, and updates to technical guidelines. The report concludes with the OEWG's invitation for comments on the draft strategic framework and the request for the SIWG to prepare a revised version for consideration at COP 17. [Extracted from the article]