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POPRC

IPEN members have participated as observers in the work of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Review Committee (POPRC) since its inception. The POPRC is a subsidiary body to the Stockholm Convention established for reviewing chemicals proposed for listing in Annex A, B, and/or C.

Eighteenth meeting of the POPRC, 26 - 30 September, 2022

 

Seventeenth meeting of the POPRC, Online, 24 - 28 January, 2022

Sixteenth meeting of the POPRC, Online, 11 - 16 January, 2021

The Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee met virtually to discuss important additions to the chemicals listed in the Stockholm Convention. While IPEN is deeply disappointed that a decision on the flame retardant declorane plus (DP) was deferred, the committee decided to move forward on UV-238 and methoxychlor.

Read IPEN's press release

Fifteenth meeting of the POPRC, Rome, Italy, 1 - 4 October, 2019

IPEN and colleagues POPRC team in Rome


IPEN has convened an international panel of independent experts from the fields of fire safety, chemistry, policy, and remediation to present at this side event. The panel also offers the third in a series of papers about PFAS chemicals: sources of contamination, implications for public and occupational health, safe alternatives, and remediation.

This flyer provides for more details.

Time: Wednesday, 2nd October, 12:45-13:45
Location: FAO Headquarters, Philippines Room
Organized by: IPEN

Fourteenth meeting of the POPRC, Rome, Italy, 17 - 21 September, 2018

IPEN Co-Chair, Pamela Miller (front), and IPEN Advisors participate in the POPRC.

Vilma Morales Quillama, Peru, speaks to Joe DiGangi, IPEN Senior Advisor. Photo by Earth Negotiations Bulletin. 

Thirteenth meeting of the POPRC: Rome, Italy, 17 - 20  October, 2017

Twelth meeting of the POPRC: Rome, Italy, 19 - 23 September, 2016

 

 

Mariann Lloyd-Smith giving intervention at POPRC12 (Photo by John Wickens)

Ninth meeting of the POPRC: Rome, Italy, 14 - 18 October, 2013

Fifth meeting of the POPRC: Geneva, Switzerland, 12 - 16 October, 2009

Fourth meeting of the POPRC: Geneva, Switzerland, 13 - 17 October, 2008

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