For the inventory, management, control, and reduction of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), it is essential to have information about their current production, trade, and uses. It is also important to consider that industrial POPs that have been used in the past may still be present in various products such as electronic equipment, vehicles, airplanes, and construction materials. To effectively manage the remaining POPs-containing products, it is crucial to know about their former production, historical use, and service life.
This report compiles information on newly listed POPs in the Stockholm Convention from 2009 to 2022. It focuses on current and historical production, major uses, and information on current trade. Information on waste and recycling of products containing these POPs is also given.
The target audience is the national focal points of the convention, policymakers and government officials engaged in the National Implementation Plan (NIP) review and update process.
The report was presented during the webinar held by GGKP on 30 July 2024. Please watch the recording here.
As part of the GEF-funded and UNEP-led “Global Development, Review and Update of NIPs under the Stockholm Convention on POPs” project, the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) is executing Component 4, focused on disseminating information, managing knowledge and coordinating with the Stockholm Convention Secretariat to provide accessible, integrated tools and resources for all Parties.