The Stockholm Convention was brought about as a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The Convention seeks the elimination or restriction of production and use of all intentionally produced POPs (i.e. industrial chemicals and pesticides), and the continuing minimization and, where feasible, ultimate elimination of releases of unintentionally produced POPs, such as dioxins and furans. Stockpiles must be managed and disposed of in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
The Convention was finalized at the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) Meeting in Johannesburg in December 2000. The signing and adoption of the Stockholm Convention took place in Stockholm on 23 May 2001, with entry into force following on 17 May 2004 after the fiftieth ratification. Currently 128 countries are parties to the Convention.
Scientists believe the Convention will deliver a healthier world for people and wildlife around the planet.
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