A constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
(AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION UNDER THE DEPT. OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA)
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) is a global treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from harmful chemicals that persist for long periods, accumulate in living organisms, and pose significant risks. The Convention was adopted on 22 May 2001 and came into force on 17 May 2004.
Exposure to POPs can lead to severe health effects, including cancers, birth defects, immune and reproductive system disorders, and neurological damage. Due to their long-range transport, global cooperation is essential to mitigate their impact.
To support global implementation, the Convention has established 17 regional centers. In India, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) designated CSIR-NEERI as the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre (SCRC) on 17 September 2010.
SCRC-India serves 10 countries in the Asia region, including Bangladesh, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Vietnam. Its mission includes:
Development and Promotion of Non-POPs Alternatives to DDT, visit: DDT-Alternative.
For details on SCRC-India, visit: SCRC-India.
For a complete list of Stockholm Convention Regional Centres, visit: Stockholm Convention Regional Centres .
