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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