Recommendations for INC-4 of the UN Global Plastic Treaty
The ongoing intergovernmental negotiations on the UN Global Plastic Treaty offer a unique opportunity to address the root causes of plastic pollution. An international legally binding instrument on plastics pollution, the treaty should ensure the appropriate use of standards and prioritise provisions that reduce plastic pollution, avoid regrettable substitutions, and harness the power of transparency. To make progress, with time running short for negotiations, we urge negotiators to urgently address these priority issues and essential measures.
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By the end of INC-4, parties must agree on a mandate to develop a full treaty draft before INC-5 (November 2024), along with a mandate for official intersessional work on these priority areas.
The negotiations must be ambitious and transparent to achieve the goal of reducing plastic pollution. With concerted efforts and global cooperation, we can address the plastic pollution crisis and pave the way for a sustainable future.
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