This Word-based template is designed to assist Parties to the Stockholm Convention (SC) in developing and updating their National Implementation Plans (NIPs). It offers a structured approach to addressing the Convention's requirements, providing detailed explanations and requirements for each section of the NIP.

Following the structure of NIP provided in the SC integrated electronic toolkit, the template includes customisable tables for countries to input their specific data, ensuring a thorough and organised process. It covers fundamental elements such as country baseline assessments, institutional and regulatory frameworks, assessment of POPs issues in the country, and POPs management strategies and action plans. By providing an overview of the information required under each section of the plan, this template aims to simplify the process of NIP development, review and update.