Pursuant to paragraph 8 of Article 13 of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention is to review the effectiveness of the financial mechanism established under Article 13 in supporting the implementation of the Convention with a view to taking appropriate action, if necessary, to improve the effectiveness of the financial mechanism, including by means of recommendations and guidance to ensure adequate and sustainable funding. The review of the financial mechanism covers the activities of the financial mechanism for a period of four years, with special emphasis on activities concluded in that period. The report compiled draws on information provided by parties, periodic reviews by the Conference of the Parties of the conformity of the activities of the financial mechanism and other relevant reports, as well as relevant information provided by intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.