UNEP: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (2001)
Description:
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissues of humans and wildlife, and have harmful impacts on human health or on the environment.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Provides details of the chemicals covered by the Convention and the requirements for each party to the Convention.
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