Welcome to the International POPs Elimination Network:

"We cherish our children, life and nature. As our worlds evolve we continue to face challenges of development and protecting what we hold dear to us. We welcome you to the IPEN website, in hopes that you join us to work together for a toxics-free future where chemical production, use and disposal does not cause harm to ourselves and future generations"

Co-chairs:    Prof. Jamidu H. Y. Katima.    Dr. Mariann Lloyd-Smith.

New to the Issues?


  The Big Picture
Coming soon; a 5-minute interactive movie about POPs elimination and IPEN's mission.

  What Are POPs?
Read about the impacts of the chemicals called persistent organic polluants or POPs.

  What is the Stockholm Convention? Read about the Stockholm Convention and how it protects us all from POPs.

  Envisioning a Toxics-Free Future
Read how IPEN groups all over the world are working for a toxics free future.

IPEN Updates & Action


  Rotterdam Convention Position Paper
As the Rotterdam Convention Conference of the Parties approaches, a joint position paper has been endorsed by the Rotterdam Convention Alliance,(PAN), and (IPEN).

  SAICM Global Outreach Update
Updates on the SAICM Global Outreach Campaign.

  POPs Review Committee
The POPs Review Committee is currently assessing new candidates for POPs listing.
The Insecticide Endosulfan

  IPEN Newsletter
For regular updates on IPEN's activities, read the IPEN Newsletter.

  International Projects
The International POPs Elimination Project reports are now available online.

 




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