Online, 5-9 October 2026

Highlights: The Committee is expected to consider the activities of its work programme for 2026-2027, based on the outcome of its second meeting which include the consideration of submissions and questions relating to Parties’ compliance, as well as the consideration of systemic issues of general compliance and implementation. The activities of the Committee are aimed at improving implementation and compliance with a range of obligations under the Convention.

At its third meeting, the Committee will focus on the transmission of national reports and national implementation plans, the development of national legislation, and the provision of technical assistance and financial resources.

In addition, the Committee is expected to:

• Convene a dialogue with entities with a mandate to support Parties with the implementation of the Stockholm Convention, including the 17 Stockholm Convention regional centres, the GEF Secretariat, the GEF agencies, UNITAR, OECD and WHO;
• Consider the interlinkages with the mandate of the effectiveness evaluation committee;
• Continue cooperation with the Implementation and Compliance Committee of the Basel Convention and the Compliance Committee of the Rotterdam Convention;
• Finalize its draft work programme for 2028-2029.

Working Language: English