The ratification of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) by the Republic of Armenia took place on 26 November 2003. Since then, the implementation of country obligations under this environmental agreement have resulted in positive changes in the sphere of chemicals management, ranging from building capacity –in particular monitoring capacity- to developing the legal framework required, as well as reinforcing human capacity with respect to risk management, and finally raising awareness among decision-makers and the general population.