Is the Stockholm Declaration legally binding?

The Stockholm Convention is a legally binding international instrument, designed to lead to gradual decrease of the presence of persistent organic pollutants in the environment. 

Article 16 of the Convention requires that the effectiveness of the measures adopted by the Convention is evaluated in regular intervals.

The aim of the Stockholm Conference was to reflect a growing interest in conservation issues worldwide and lay the foundation for global environmental governance.

For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:

• UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
• Conservation of Biodiversity
• UPSC Environment and Ecology