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International POPs Elimination Project (IPEP)
Until only a few years ago, developing countries and countries with economies in transition had very limited access to information about the severe health and environmental harm caused by persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and other chemical pollutants.
IPEN's Impacts
As an international leader on chemical safety, IPEN has won the respect of governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), scientists, and health professionals around the world. IPEN’s work has contributed to numerous positive developments at both the international and national levels.
Media Center
IPEN offers a wide range of expert spokespeople on topics related to chemical safety and heavy metals with experience working in international fora to address these issues. Our network of scientists and NGO leaders working in more than 100 developing countries and countries with economies in transition can help round out your story with the “on the ground” and policy experience they have gleaned within their own countries.
Mercury
Mercury-Free Campaign
SAICM NGO Global Outreach Campaign
The SAICM NGO Global Outreach Campaign aims to raise awareness about the harms of toxic chemicals, plus engage and broaden the base of civil society groups working on issues related to the implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
International POPs Elimination Project
The International POPs Elimination Project engaged over 350 NGOs, and implemented more than 290 projects in 65 countries. The formal title of the project is Fostering Active and Effective Civil Society Participation in Preparations for Implementation of the Stockholm Convention.
IPEN's projects have spanned the globe and in each case our site provides detailed reports on the projects.
Use the map below to view all projects by country. Click on a country and then the Info icon to view more details.
The links below will provide maps by subject categories.
Chemicals in Products
Overview for Chemicals in Products project
Mercury Treaty
In 2009, recognizing the current impacts and continuing threats of ongoing mercury contamination, governments of the world agreed to start negotiations on a global, legally binding mercury treaty w