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)
Jerarquía
In other languages
English
persistent organic pollutant
French
polluant organique persistant
Ruso
стойкое органическое загрязняющее вещество
Chino, simplificado
持久性有机污染物
Árabe
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with contaminantes orgánicos persistentes
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Convenio de Basilea | 38 decisions365 documents |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 3 articles and paragraphs130 decisions1991 documents |
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Convenio de Rotterdam | 6 decisions84 documents |
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Convenio de Minamata | 2 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |