What is the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants?
Q: What is the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants?
A: The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an international treaty signed in 2001 aimed at limiting the use and production of Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Q: When did the treaty become effective?
A: The treaty became effective in May 2004.
Q: What substances are affected by the treaty?
A: Examples of substances affected by the treaty are Polychlorinated biphenyl and Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.
Q: Were any substances added to the treaty in 2009?
A: Yes, an extension to the treaty in 2009 added other substances, like Lindane.
Q: What have critics said about the treaty?
A: Critics have said that the treaty limits the effectiveness of the fight against diseases such as malaria.
Q: Does the treaty allow the use of certain substances for vector control?
A: Yes, the use of certain substances for vector control is permitted including the use against mosquitoes.
Q: Are substances like Lindane allowed for use against mosquitoes under the treaty?
A: Yes, substances like Lindane are allowed for use against mosquitoes under the treaty.
