Definition(s)
Organic pollutants that do not break down chemically and remain in the environment. Pollutants with higher persistence may produce more harmful environmental effects. (Source: GEMET/LANDYa)
Hierarchy
Broader: Chemicals
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Strategic Plans:
Target 12.4
In other languages
French
polluant organique persistant
Russian
стойкое органическое загрязняющее вещество
Spanish
contaminantes orgánicos persistentes
Arabic
ملوث عضوي مستمر
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Persistent organic pollutant
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Basel Convention | 31 decisions2 documents |
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Stockholm Convention | 3 articles and paragraphs221 decisions28 documents |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 decision |
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Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment in the Wider Caribbean Region | 1 decision |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 2 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |
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