Análisis del avance en la gestión de Colombia frente al Convenio de Estocolmo sobre contaminantes orgánicos persistentes

Abstract

The objective of the work was focused on analyzing the progress of the country with respect to the Stockholm Convention, for this it was necessary to systematically identify the commitments acquired by the country, comparing it with the provisions established in the agreement for the group of pesticides POPs, emphasizing in DDT and for the group of Polychlorinated Biphenyls PCBs. The commitments adopted by Colombia have been established in the National Implementation Plan for 2010 and 2017. For the development of the work, it was necessary to consult different sources of information among the entities responsible for the implementation process of the agreement, as well as conducting interviews with those responsible for these entities. A detailed review was made of the information sources consulted, the most relevant information for the investigation was extracted and we also provided greater confidence in the veracity of its content. This allows analyzing compliance with each of the commitments acquired by the country, identifying strengths and weaknesses with respect to the implementation of the Stockholm Convention. At the end of the document, the conclusions and recommendations, regarding our perception, as students of the analytical information to which it was possible to have access.