Parties and observers to the Stockholm Convention are reminded to submit by to submit by 1 July 2024, comments on the draft updated guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices for the management of sites contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. A form is available for the collection of comments on the guidance in a structured manner.

The Directors of the 23 Regional centres have gathered at the 13th Annual joint meeting to enhance cooperation and coordination between the regional centres under the Basel and Stockholm conventions. The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange experiences and enhance synergies in the delivery of technical assistance for the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions.

Addressing amendments from COP.4 to COP.9, Tonga has transmitted its updated National Implementation Plan, or NIP on 4 June 2024.

Addressing amendments made at COP-9, COP-10 and COP-11, Denmark has transmitted its updated National Implementation Plan, or NIP on 27 May 2024.