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Overview of key operational articles under the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… mercury mining that was not being conducted at the date of entry into force of the Convention for it, and shall only allow primary …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ridding the world of POPs: a Guide to the Stockholm Convention Persitent Organic Polluants

… an endless array of useful products. But once released into the world, some chemicals cause toxic reac- tions, … reliance on toxic chemicals. The Convention is not "in force" yet. It has been signed by 151 governments, but each … develop action plans within two years of the Convention’s entry into force and promote the use of best available …
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Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… the first such global overview. The ratification and entry into force of the Minamata Convention is a great achievement, …
17 Jun 2026 Document

The 16 New POPs - An introduction to the chemicals added to the Stockholm Convention as Persistent Organic Pollutants by the Conference of the Parties

… environment from POPs. It was adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2004 initially covering 12 chemicals. Currently, 16 … by 181 Parties as of May 2017. Information on the dates of entry into force of the amendments listing new POPs is …
17 Jun 2026 Document