In response to the request in paragraph 7(c) of decision SC-9/9, an electronic template has been developed to harmonize the reporting of quantitative and qualitative information in national implementation plans (NIPs) with reporting under Article 15 of the Stockholm Convention.
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This template was developed in cooperation with UNEP's Chemicals and Health Branch as part of its medium-sized Global Environment Facility projects. Parties are encouraged to use this electronic template and provide feedback to the Secretariat. Link to UNEP resources on POPs.
A variety of guidance documents are available to support Parties in developing and updating their NIPs. These range from general guidance on developing, reviewing, and updating NIPs to specialized guidance on preparing inventories for specific POPs, as well as applying Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practices (BAT/BEP). The development of these resources has been made possible by generous contributions from the European Union and the Governments of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Parties are encouraged to make use of these resources and share feedback on their experiences, which will help the Secretariat refine and update the guidance, subject to resource availability. Guidance documents on BAT/BEP are available here.
Furthermore, an online course, “National Implementation Plans and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants” was developed in collaboration with UNITAR and with funding from the European Union. This course introduces the process of preparing, reviewing, and updating NIPs.