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Preparations for the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutant Review Committee are underway!
The 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee will take place in Rome, Italy, from 21 to 25 September 2026, back-to-back with the 22nd meeting of the Rotterdam Convention Chemical Review Committee. The advance provisional agenda is now available!

Preparations for the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutant Review Committee are underway!

Preparations for the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutant Review Committee are underway!

 

The PCB Small Intersessional Working Group will meet online on 12 June 2026
During the 17th meeting of the PCB Small Intersessional Working Group (PCB SIWG) ,among others, members will continue the work on the development of the report on the progress towards the elimination of PCBs.

The PCB Small Intersessional Working Group will meet online on 12 June 2026

The PCB Small Intersessional Working Group will meet online on 12 June 2026

 

Stockholm Convention Bureau advances COP-13 preparations
The COP Bureau met online on 18-19 May 2026 to review key preparations, including the provisional agenda, for COP-13 scheduled for 19-30 April 2027 in Panama City.

Stockholm Convention Bureau advances COP-13 preparations

Stockholm Convention Bureau advances COP-13 preparations

 

Guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) for the management of POPs contaminated sites
Now available in a web-based format and pdf for downloading

Guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) for the management of POPs contaminated sites

Guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) for the management of POPs contaminated sites

 

Parties fighting malaria will gather in Geneva to discuss possible phase-out plans on DDT for malaria vector control and to share information.
The 4th meeting of the Intersessional Process of Consultations on DDT will be held from 5 to 7 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting will support Parties in the DDT register in strengthening their efforts to phase-out reliance on DDT for malaria vector control, with an emphasis on sharing inf...

Parties fighting malaria will gather in Geneva to discuss possible phase-out plans on DDT for malaria vector control and to share information.

Parties fighting malaria will gather in Geneva to discuss possible phase-out plans on DDT for malaria vector control and to share information.

 

Sub-regional Workshop on Science to Action for Anglophone Africa
The workshop to be held from 21 to 22 April in Johannesburg, South Africa will support countries in strengthening the science–policy–stakeholder interface, with a focus on newly listed and emerging chemicals under the BRS Conventions, including chemicals associated with plastics.

Sub-regional Workshop on Science to Action for Anglophone Africa

Sub-regional Workshop on Science to Action for Anglophone Africa

 

COP-12 report now available in the six official UN languages
The report of the Stockholm Convention COP-12, as well as the compilation of decisions adopted, are now available in all the official UN languages.

COP-12 report now available in the six official UN languages

COP-12 report now available in the six official UN languages

 

Observing today, protecting tomorrow: How the BRS Conventions works with the Montreal Protocol to protect the environment
This World Meteorological Day, we highlight how scientific observation, monitoring, and data sharing guide global efforts to safeguard human health and the environment.

Observing today, protecting tomorrow: How the BRS Conventions works with the Montreal Protocol to protect the environment

Observing today, protecting tomorrow: How the BRS Conventions works with the Montreal Protocol to protect the environment

  

Discover how the objectives of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions support circularity and life-cycle approaches
A new technical brief developed jointly by the BRS Conventions Secretariat and the Secretariat for the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) explores the co-benefits between circular economy and life-cycle approaches and the objectives of the Conventions.

Discover how the objectives of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions support circularity and life-cycle approaches

Discover how the objectives of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions support circularity and life-cycle approaches

 

Regional workshop on national reporting under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions
The workshop provided training on how Parties can collect data across the life cycle of POPs to complete their national reports under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions.

Regional workshop on national reporting under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions

Regional workshop on national reporting under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions

 

The new Manual for National Reports under Article 15 of the Stockholm Convention, is available in English

The new Manual for National Reports under Article 15 of the Stockholm Convention, is available in English

The new Manual for National Reports under Article 15 of the Stockholm Convention, is available in English

 

Regional workshop on national reporting under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions is underway
This workshop provides training on how Parties can collect data across the life cycle of POPs to complete their national reports under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions.

Regional workshop on national reporting under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions is underway

Regional workshop on national reporting under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions is underway

 

The new updated edition of the brochure on “Procedures and Mechanisms on Implementation and Compliance with the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions” is now available in English
 

The new updated edition of the brochure on “Procedures and Mechanisms on Implementation and Compliance with the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions” is now available in English

The new updated edition of the brochure on “Procedures and Mechanisms on Implementation and Compliance with the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions” is now available in English
 
The New GreeningtheBlue Annual Report 2025 is out
The report presents the environmental performance of the UN system and its continuing progress toward environmental sustainability.

The New GreeningtheBlue Annual Report 2025 is out

The New GreeningtheBlue Annual Report 2025 is out
 
Norway has transmitted its updated national implementation plan
The Government of Fiji transmitted on 16 January 2025 its revised and updated national implementation plan under Article 7, addressing the amendments adopted by COPs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Norway has transmitted its updated national implementation plan

Norway has transmitted its updated national implementation plan
 
Our warmest wishes from the BRS family
Watch our greetings video for 2026 

Our warmest wishes from the BRS family

Our warmest wishes from the BRS family
 
Sixth National Report Due 31 August 2026
Parties are requested to submit their sixth national report by 31 August 2026, with the Electronic Reporting System available now. 

Sixth National Report Due 31 August 2026

Sixth National Report Due 31 August 2026
 
COP-12 meeting report now available
Read the advance English version of the report of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention. 

COP-12 meeting report now available

COP-12 meeting report now available
 
UNEA-7 commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
UNEA-7 ended with decisions that show multilateralism remains a cornerstone for addressing global challenges towards tackling the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. 

UNEA-7 commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet

UNEA-7 commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
 
Panama to host the BRS COPs in 2027
In 2027, environmental leaders from around the world will meet in Panama for the Conferences of Parties to the Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to strengthen global governance on hazardous chemicals and waste and advancing coordinated action to protect human health and the environment.

Panama to host the BRS COPs in 2027

Panama to host the BRS COPs in 2027
 
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