The Stockholm Convention was adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2005. The Convention prohibits and regulates certain persistent organic pollutants. These include a number of pesticides, industrial chemicals as well as unwanted chemical by-products. Parties to the Convention commit to terminate production, use and emission of these chemicals and guarantee a sound elimination of waste stockpiles. The Stockholm Convention is supervised by the Conference of Parties. State Parties to the Convention are required to submit regular reports on the national implementation of the provisions. The Stockholm Convention is part of eight environmental protection conventions which are covered under the GSP+.

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