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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)

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Anglais
persistent organic pollutant
Russe
стойкое органическое загрязняющее вещество
Espagnol
contaminantes orgánicos persistentes
Arabe
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with polluant organique persistant

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Convention de Bâle
Convention de Stockholm
Convention de Minamata sur le mercure
Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement

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Introducing the Stockholm Convention

The Synergies Process

Stop the POPs