uPOPs Prevention and Chemical Awareness: Elements of a General Awareness Campaign

Abstract

Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are among the most vulnerable states due to limited land availability, fragile ecosystems, limited water resources, increasing population pressures, and limited buffering capacities. Solid and hazardous waste, including unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (uPOPs) are a major threat to sustainable development in PICs because of poor waste management practices that have a direct influence over peoples' lives.