Page 1 of 4 stockholm 1972 declaration of the united nations. Environmental conventions ias abhiyan ii ias upsc exam. Mrs indira gandhi, prime minister of india, addressing the conference. Stockholm declaration on the human environment the united. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops. International convention for the prevention of pollution from ships. In this connexion, the free flow of uptodate scientific. The united nations conference on the human environment marked the culmination of efforts to place the protection of the biosphere on the official agenda of international policy and law. Singled out for their persistence and ability to be transported long distances, they can affect. Pops include the organochlorine pesticides ddt, endrin, dieldrin, aldrin, chlordane, toxaphene, heptachlor, mirex, and. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of humans and wildlife, and have adverse effects to human health or to the environment. Stockholm declaration 1972 and rio declaration 1992.
Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants. Pdf slides of all the environment videos, 700 slides for free video lectures and study materials on upsc ias preparation, please visit, website. Hans corell undersecretarygeneral for legal affairs. In a letter dated 4 december 2019, ngos noted that the proposed limit for pfoa in consumer products is not protective and not consistent with updated scientific information on the extreme toxicity of pfoa. Declaration of the united nations conference on the human environment the united nations conference on the human environment, having met at stockholm from 5 to 16 june 1972,having considered the need for a common outlook and for common principles to inspire and guide the peoples of the world in. For quick overview, you can download the booklet introduces basic information on the 16 newly chemicals added to the stockholm convention. It entered into force on 30 august 1975 when 15 nations ratified. London convention on the prevention of marine pollution by. Pops are chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and are toxic to humans and wildlife.
During the years immediately preceding stockholm conference in 1972, environmental protection had. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants 2001 is a international agreement by the nations of the world to address the global chemical pollution. In response, the stockholm convention to protect human health and the environment from pops was formally adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2004. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants 3 any errors identi. International conference on the biosphere, 14 unesco. Pops have harmful impacts on human health or on the environment. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants was adopted at a conference of plenipotentiaries on 22 may 2001 in stockholm, sweden. Government publishing office 107th congress treaty doc. Human environment in stockholm, june 516, 1972, and the united nations. Environmental conventions and protocols are important topics of environmental studies. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, philippe boudes and others published united. Nations sc global monitoring plan of the stockholm. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants the. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is a multilateral environmental agreement to protect human health and the environment from chemicals, known as pops.
Moreover, the whole stockholm 1972 conference must be seen as. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is an international treaty signed in 2001. The main journalistic storylines on the stockholm convention will be about the implementation of its rules, the fate of stockpiles of chemicals it controls, and the addition of new chemicals. United nations convention on the law of the sea, 1982 conventions on nuclear safety. This declaration which is the most comprehensive yet on the subject of human. In this connection, the free flow of upto date scientific information and transfer of experience must be supported and assisted, to facilitate the. The convention was called for by the united nations conference on the human environment june 1972, stockholm, the treaty was drafted at the intergovernmental conference on the convention on the dumping of wastes at sea november 1972, london and it was opened for signature on 29 december 1972. Stockholm declaration 1972 and rio declaration 1992 published on by oxford university press. Cooperation with the eu began in 1972 with the signing of free trade agreements and culminated in the establishment of a european economic area eea, encompassing. Good sources of information include the stockholm convention secretariat, which is the official home of the convention. Download environmental conventions and protocols notes pdf in hindi and english for upsc exam here.
The chemicals targeted by the stockholm convention are listed in the annexes of the convention text. Stockholm and the beginning of modern environmental diplomacy. The convention on biological diversity cbd was inspired by the. Ipen has joined 15 public interest ngos and networks in providing critical comments on the draft european union eu law on pfoa and pfoarelated compounds. General assembly resolution 377, and the convention on biological. The united nations conference on the human environment also known as the stockholm conference was an international conference convened under united nations auspices held in stockholm, sweden from june 516, 1972. Historical archives introductory note declaration of. The importance of the stockholm conference to the creation. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is a multilateral treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals, known as pops. United nations conference on the human environment.
The stockholm declaration is the first document to explicitly recognise the right to a healthy environment, the declaration places great emphasis on protecting both species and their habitat. Conference on the understanding that at stockholm delegations would be free to reopen. The stockholm convention is a global treaty created to protect living beings and their environments from persistent organic pollutants popschemicals that remain intact in the environment for a long period of time and spread across geographies. Convention on the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes and other matter, london, 1972. Its objective is to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants or pops. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants the parties to this convention, recognizing that persistent organic pollutants possess toxic properties, resist degradation, bioaccumulate and are transported, through air, water and migratory species, across international boundaries and deposited far from their place of release, where they. It was called in 1995 by the governing council of the united nations environment programme unep, following its study on the dirty dozen. It was the uns first major conference on international environmental issues, and. This international regime promotes global action on an initial cluster of twelve pops. State parties to the stockholm convention as of 2016. Parties must take measures to eliminate the production and use of the chemicals listed under annex a. The declaration containing 26 principles is generally regarded as the foundation of modern international environmental laws.
Specific exemptions for use or production are listed in the annex and apply only to parties that register for them. They remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically and accumulate in the fatty tissue of humans and wildlife. United nations conference on the human environment wikipedia. Through the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants signed in 2001, mankind has set out to restrict and minimize the consequences of the most destructive of these substances known as pops. Convention establishing the european free trade association 1 the republic of austria, the kingdom of denmark, the kingdom of norway, the portuguese republic, the kingdom of sweden, the swiss confederation and the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. The stockholm conference on the human environment the stockholm conference or the conference, held during 5 16 june 1972, was the first major multilateral event in the history of international environmental law to have taken place with protection of the environment primarily on the agenda. The stockholm convention establishing the association was signed on 4 jan. Conference on the understanding that at stockholm delegations would be free to reopen the text. For complete and accurate display of this text, see the pdf. View stockholm conference 1972 ppts online, safely and virusfree. Environmental conventions and protocols notes, download. The stockholm convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants pops.
The convention on conservation of migratory species of wild animals, 1979. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is an international environmental. Latest current affairs in april, 2020 about stockholm convention. The convention of biological diversity, 1993 conventions on marine environment. Declaration of the united nations conference on the human. Over the years, environment and ecology have been evolved as one of the most important topics of upsc and state pcs exams. Pdf united nations conference on the human environment. The conference, held in stockholm, sweden, from june 5 to 16, 1972, reflected a growing interest in conservation issues worldwide and laid the foundation for global environmental governance. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants was approved at a plenipotentiary conference on may 22, 2001 in stockholm, sweden.
Crisp news summaries and articles on current events about stockholm convention for ibps, banking, upsc, civil services. Declaration of the united nations conference on the human environment the united nations conference on the human environment, having met at stockholm from 5 to 16 june 1972, having considered the need for a common outlook and for common principles to inspire and guide the peoples of the world in the preservation and. Conference on stockholm declaration and law of the marine environment stockholm, sweden 2225 may 2002 keynote address by mr. The conference of the parties adopted amendments at its meetings. In order to examine the importance of the conference to the creation of international. The united nations conference on the human environment was first held in stockholm, sweden, in 1972. The ec became a party to the stockholm convention in 2005. Stockholm convention is first everconcerted global effort to save mankind from the adverse impact of persistent organic pollutants pop. This international regime promotes global action on.
Stockholm declaration has highly influence in the development of international environmental laws and policies. The conference formulated an important declaration, popularly called the stockholm declaration on environment. Its aim is to limit the use and production of persistent organic pollutants. To view the document in full click here the 1972 united nations conference on the human environment focused on the human environment. The creation of unep was the landmark achievement of the. By the late 1960s, sweden had established itself as a respected middle power, oftentimes challenging the superpowers and their cold war status quo.
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