Inside the INC Process: Unveiling Plastic Treaty Negotiations

With only one meeting left to hammer out the details, experts are gathering to explain what's really going on in the negotiations for the new plastic treaty.
This discussion will break down the process and highlight the challenges and opportunities ahead. Join us to understand the final push to protect our planet from plastic pollution.
 

• Global Plastic Reduction Target: Peru and Rwanda propose a 40% reduction in new plastic production by 2040, aiming for a maximum of 240-250 million tons of plastic produced.
• Tension Between Global and National Interests: Negotiations reveal a struggle between broad ambitions for the treaty and the inclusion of national considerations, such as specific plastic issues and industrial interests.
• Unified Approach Needed: There's a call for a cohesive strategy, emphasizing a legally binding, holistic perspective on plastic across its lifecycle, addressing environmental impacts and marginalized groups' rights.
• Industry Impact and Environment: Potential bans on single-use plastics signal a shift that may challenge the plastics industry but benefit the environment, yet unresolved challenges hinder progress toward agreement on essential treaty features.