Correct answer: (D) Control of transboundary movements of hazardous waste.
Explanation
The Basel Convention addresses control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal. Its purpose includes reducing hazardous-waste generation and ensuring environmentally sound management. The descriptions involving greenhouse gases and transboundary acidifying gases concern different policy areas. Hence **D**.
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