Stockholm Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants Stockholm Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants
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Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)स्थायी जैविक प्रदूषकों (POPs) पर स्टॉकहोम कन्वेंशन
The Stockholm Convention (2001, in force 2004) aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) characterized by environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, long-range environmental transport, and toxicity.
Core Concepts & Provisionsमुख्य अवधारणाएँ एवं संवैधानिक प्रावधान
Conceptual Foundations & Ecosystem Principlesमूल अवधारणाएं एवं पारिस्थितिक सिद्धांत
The Stockholm Convention (2001, in force 2004) aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) characterized by environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, long-range environmental transport, and toxicity.
Salient Provisions, Adaptations & Mechanismsप्रमुख प्रावधान, अनुकूलन एवं कार्यप्रणाली
• Targets the original "Dirty Dozen" (including DDT, Dioxins, Furans, PCBs, Aldrin, Dieldrin).
• Annex A (Elimination), Annex B (Restriction - e.g. DDT for disease vector control), Annex C (Unintentional production - Dioxins/Furans from incineration).
• India ratified the convention in 2006 with opt-out clause under Article 25(4) requiring cabinet ratification for new POPs.