2023 Update on POPs

The 2023 update on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) reflects ongoing efforts to monitor and control harmful chemicals that persist in the environment and can affect human and ecological health. Recent developments include new scientific findings about how POPs spread and their long-term impacts, updates to regulations to restrict or phase out certain substances, and increased international cooperation to reduce their use and release. These updates aim to strengthen environmental protections, promote safer alternatives, and ensure continuous global commitment to minimizing POPs’ risks for future generations.