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Implementation of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in Africa – progress, challenges, and recommendations after 20 years

Olumide Emmanuel Akinrinade, Foluso O. Agunbiade, Rose Alani, Olusegun O. Ayejuyo

Environmental Science Advances · 2024 · 31 citations · 11 references

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The Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants is an effective global instrument for the eradication of hazardous chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the environment.

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