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Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution

Executive Body special event
Wednesday 1 December 2004


To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Convention, the Executive Body held a special event at its twenty-second session. This provided an opportunity for considering past successes, current activities and future challenges. The links below provide further information on the event and on associated activities.

  • The programme for the event included short presentations by invited speakers and discussions with participation from the floor. Presentations are available through this link.
  • Four press conferences were held during the session.
  • An assessment report by EMEP and a substantive report by the Working Group on Effects (PDF file) present the current status and trends of air pollution and its effects.
  • "Clearing the air - 25 years of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution". This book, an initiative of the Netherlands, is available from the secretariat.
  • A new brochure for the Convention. Prepared and printed by the Canadian Government, it is available in English, French or Russian from the secretariat.
  • The 2004 Convention Handbook. This provides up-to-date texts for the Convention and its protocols, as well as Ministerial Declarations, important decisions taken by the Executive Body and information on the current structure of the Convention and the status of its protocols. Copies are available from the secretariat.
  • Ministerial statements of congratulations.
  • Computer games that test knowledge of air pollution and the work of the Convention.
  • A chidren's design competition was organized with one of Geneva's schools.
  • Photo gallery of the special event.