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Slovenia transmits its revised and updated NIP

The Government of Slovenia has transmitted its revised and updated national implementation plan under article 7 of the Stockholm Convention, addressing the amendments adopted by COPs 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Slovenia transmits its revised and updated NIP

Slovenia transmits its revised and updated NIP
 
Preparations for the 2025 BRS COPs are in full swing now!

The bureaux of the conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions will discuss the organization of work for their upcoming 2025 COPs at a joint meeting in Geneva on 5 and 6 November 2024.

Preparations for the 2025 BRS COPs are in full swing now!

Preparations for the 2025 BRS COPs are in full swing now!
 
Experts on DDT and disease vector control will meet in Geneva from 5 to 7 November 2024

The Stockholm Convention Expert group on DDT will focus on finalizing the assessment report on the continued need for DDT for disease vector control and conclusions and recommendations to be submitted for consideration by the next meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention in 2025.

Experts on DDT and disease vector control will meet in Geneva from 5 to 7 November 2024

Experts on DDT and disease vector control will meet in Geneva from 5 to 7 November 2024
 
Recommendations from the POPRC for amending Annexes to the Stockholm Convention have been circulated to Parties

The recommendations from the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee for amending Annexes to the Stockholm Convention to be considered by the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties have been circulated to Parties.

Recommendations from the POPRC for amending Annexes to the Stockholm Convention have been circulated to Parties

Recommendations from the POPRC for amending Annexes to the Stockholm Convention have been circulated to Parties
 
Experts on BAT and BEP agree on the finalization of 6 guidance documents

The Expert Group on BAT and BEP under the Stockholm Convention met in Geneva from 8 to 10 October and agreed on the finalization of six guidance documents to be considered by the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention in 2025.

Experts on BAT and BEP agree on the finalization of 6 guidance documents

Experts on BAT and BEP agree on the finalization of 6 guidance documents
 
Outcomes of the twentieth meetings the Chemical Review Committee and the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee

The online briefings will provide an overview of the outcomes of the 20th meetings of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) of the Rotterdam Convention and the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC) of the Stockholm Convention, held respectively on 17-20 September 2024 and 23-27 September 2024, in Rome, Italy.

Outcomes of the twentieth meetings the Chemical Review Committee and the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee

Outcomes of the twentieth meetings the Chemical Review Committee and the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee
 
The PCB small intersessional working group will meet in Geneva

The 9th meeting of the PCB small intersessional working group will be held from 15 to 17 October 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Group is expected finalize several documents relevant to PCB, to be submitted for consideration by the next Conference of the Parties in 2025.

The PCB small intersessional working group will meet in Geneva

The PCB small intersessional working group will meet in Geneva
 
Experts on BAT and BEP under the Stockholm Convention will meet in Geneva from 8 to 10 October

The Expert meeting on Best Available Technologies and Best Environmental Practices under the Stockholm Convention will focus on the review and finalization of the guidance documents under review during the current intersessional period, on the identification of guidance documents that need to be revised or newly developed in the next intersessional period, and on the development of conclusions and recommendations and the workplan for the next biennium for consideration by the Conference of the Parties at its twelfth meeting.

Experts on BAT and BEP under the Stockholm Convention will meet in Geneva from 8 to 10 October

Experts on BAT and BEP under the Stockholm Convention will meet in Geneva from 8 to 10 October
 
Invitation to submit comments on five draft guidance and guidelines on BAT and BEP

Parties and observers to the Stockholm Convention are invited to submit comments by 16 September 2024 on five draft guidance and guidelines on best available techniques and best environmental practices relevant to chemicals listed in Annex A and C to the Convention.

Invitation to submit comments on five draft guidance and guidelines on BAT and BEP

Invitation to submit comments on five draft guidance and guidelines on BAT and BEP
 
Canada transmits its updated national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Addressing amendments from COP.5, COP.7, COP.8 and COP.9, Canada has transmitted its updated National Implementation Plan, or NIP on 1 August 2024.

Canada transmits its updated national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Canada transmits its updated national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention
 
Stockholm Convention COP Bureau meeting report now available!

The Stockholm Convention COP 12 Bureau meeting took place in Geneva on 16 May 2024.

Stockholm Convention COP Bureau meeting report now available!

Stockholm Convention COP Bureau meeting report now available!
 
Extension of deadline to submit comments on the draft updated guidance on BAT and BEP for the management of sites contaminated with POPs

Parties and observers to the Stockholm Convention are invited to submit by 1 August 2024 (extended deadline), 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.

Extension of deadline to submit comments on the draft updated guidance on BAT and BEP for the management of sites contaminated with POPs

Extension of deadline to submit comments on the draft updated guidance on BAT and BEP for the management of sites contaminated with POPs
 
The Directors of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centres gather in Geneva from 21-22 June 2024

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.

The Directors of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centres gather in Geneva from 21-22 June 2024

The Directors of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centres gather in Geneva from 21-22 June 2024
 
Tonga transmits its updated national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

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

Tonga transmits its updated national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Tonga transmits its updated national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention
 
Denmark transmits updated National Implementation Plan to reflect amendments made at Stockholm Convention

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.

Denmark transmits updated National Implementation Plan to reflect amendments made at Stockholm Convention

Denmark transmits updated National Implementation Plan to reflect amendments made at Stockholm Convention
 
Czech Republic updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Addressing amendments made at COP-8, COP-9, COP-10 and COP-11, Czech Republic has transmitted its updated National Implementation Plan, or NIP on 26 April 2024..

Czech Republic updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Czech Republic updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention
 
Peru updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Addressing amendments made at COP-4, COP-5, COP-6, COP-7, COP-8, and COP-9, Peru has transmitted its updated National Implementation Plan, or NIP on 18 April 2024.

Peru updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention

Peru updates its national plan for implementing the Stockholm Convention
 
Calling all Parties to respond the BRS Secretariat with their technical assistance needs by 31 May 2024

Questionnaires have been sent to Parties, to assess their technical assistance needs, as well as abilities to offer technical assistance.

Calling all Parties to respond the BRS Secretariat with their technical assistance needs by 31 May 2024

Calling all Parties to respond the BRS Secretariat with their technical assistance needs by 31 May 2024
 
Environmental multilateralism celebrated at UNEA-6

The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) concluded with adopting 15 resolutions advancing collaboration action on the triple planetary crisis.

Environmental multilateralism celebrated at UNEA-6

Environmental multilateralism celebrated at UNEA-6
 
Official communication of 2023 Amendments on Dechlorane Plus, methoxychlor and UV-328

The 2023 meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention added three new chemicals - Dechlorane Plus, methoxychlor and UV-328 - to the Annex A to the Convention.

Official communication of 2023 Amendments on Dechlorane Plus, methoxychlor and UV-328

Official communication of 2023 Amendments on Dechlorane Plus, methoxychlor and UV-328
 
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