From November 26-28, 2024, experts from Africa and Europe gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a transformative workshop aimed at enhancing national capacities for developing and updating National Implementation Plans (NIPs) under the Stockholm Convention.

Key highlights: 

✅ Practical inventory development for e-waste, end-of-life vehicles, and construction materials

✅ Insights into managing newly listed POPs like PFAS and UV-328

✅ Tools like the UN Comtrade Database for sustainable waste management

✅ Knowledge sharing on overcoming technical and financial barriers

The workshop underscored the importance of harmonized efforts to manage POPs effectively, aligning with the Stockholm Convention's goals of protecting human health and the environment. It concluded with actionable commitments by participants to advance national and regional strategies for POPs management.

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