In 1995, the Basel Convention was amended to_______________ from industrialized to developing countries.

Correct option is B

In 1995, the Basel Convention was amended through the Basel Ban Amendment, which aimed to ban the export of hazardous waste from industrialized countries (mostly OECD nations) to developing countries. This amendment was introduced to prevent the transfer of hazardous waste to nations that may not have the capacity to manage it safely.
Information Booster:
· The Basel Convention, adopted in 1989, is an international treaty aimed at regulating the transboundary movement of hazardous waste to ensure it is handled safely. It was designed to protect developing countries from becoming dumping grounds for hazardous materials.
· The 1995 Ban Amendment further strengthened this convention by prohibiting hazardous waste exports from OECD to non-OECD countries.