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⏳ Just a few hours remain at the fifth negotiation for the Global Plastics Treaty, and the urgent need for a health-protective, legally binding instrument is still not being fully heard. 🌍 We draw strength and confidence from our member state allies who continue to champion this cause with us. Here are powerful statements during this morning’s conference from our ally delegations – #Fiji, #Mexico, #Rwanda, the European Union, and #Panama – echoing our calls for an ambitious treaty that prioritizes the health of our planet and its people. 🩺🌱 #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5 #PlasticsTreatyForHealth

The last planned round of negotiations for a Global #PlasticsTreaty begins today at #INC5 in Busan, Republic of Korea. The development of a legally binding UN treaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tackle the plastic pollution crisis in a globally coordinated way. We, a group of 260+ global businesses, financial institutions and NGOs across the plastics value chain, stand ready to work together with policymakers across the world. There is no time to waste on this critical task. With limited time left for negotiations, reaching an agreement on everything at #INC5 may be challenging. Given this, we have developed a Roadmap towards an effective Global Plastics Treaty that is fit for purpose. Explore our ‘Treaty on a Page’ here: https://lnkd.in/d534gqMf

🗞️ #PlasticsTreaty: What went wrong in Busan, and what alternative arrangements may work to resolve the current deadlock in negotiations   💡 In his latest article 👇 published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development this week, our coordinator Remi Parmentier, who attended INC-4 and INC-5 Plastics negotiations this year, reflects on 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 to overcome the political deadlock (the "dialogue of the deaf") observed in Busan this November:   🔹 Ministerial leadership to enable flexibility and compromises. 🔹 The Vienna setting format, proven effective during the CBD Biosafety Protocol negotiations in 1999 and 2000, and during the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. 🔹A Friends of the Chair mechanism for focused, trust-building dialogue. Should the resumed session still fail to reach a consensus agreement, Parmentier also proposes that the High Ambition Coalition member nations lead the way with a plurilateral agreement to phase out the most harmful plastic products and chemicals of concern without delay—paving the way for broader global participation 🤝 . "Reducing plastics production is a question of political will. And where there is a will, there is a way. A way to eliminate polluting products and practices." https://lnkd.in/dewK83Gj

🌍 INC-5 Plastics Treaty Negotiations Are Underway in Busan! The final round of Plastics Treaty Negotiations (INC-5) is happening right now in Busan, Republic of Korea, from November 25th to December 1st. This critical event is a major step towards shaping the future of global plastic waste management, and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is proud to be actively participating. 💡 Representing the CGF, Cédric Dever, Director of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, is on-site alongside several member companies committed to advancing actionable solutions. 🌟 We are hopeful that these discussions will lead to a global treaty with clear and ambitious rules, addressing key topics such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) and designing for circularity—issues at the heart of our Coalition's work. 🙌 It’s inspiring to be part of this global movement, and we look forward to contributing to the progress being made this week. Stay tuned for updates as the negotiations unfold! #PlasticsTreaty #INC5 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #TheCGF #PlasticWasteCoalition

🌍 Towards a Strong Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5. Mondelēz International supports a legally binding treaty that tackles the entire lifecycle of plastic products, underpinned by harmonised regulation. Given the agreement among all governments that the plastic pollution challenge is a matter of urgency, we strongly encourage all UN Member States to work towards concrete outcomes at INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea, starting today: 1️⃣ Restrict Problematic Plastics: Phase out avoidable plastics and harmful chemicals with global criteria and clear guidance. 2️⃣ Boost Collection, Reuse, and Recycling: Mandate national targets with tools like EPR and Deposit Return Systems. 3️⃣ Support a Just Transition: Align funding with treaty goals to ensure fair opportunities for workers, waste pickers, and communities. 4️⃣ Target Key Sectors: Develop work programmes for areas like packaging and fishing gear. 5️⃣ Ensure Accountability: Implement robust systems for reporting, monitoring, and adapting policies. Let’s secure a treaty that delivers for people and the planet. 🌱 #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BusinessNeedsGlobalRules

In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) began the process of negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty by the end of 2024. As we approach INC-5, the last scheduled round of negotiations, we hope Member States will agree on ambitious and constructive treaty provisions. ❗ We need a treaty that can ensure global plastic production reduction. It must aim to phase out plastic production, promote reuse systems over downstream measures, and guarantee a strong and equitable financial mechanism. 📆 INC-5 will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 25 Nov to 1 Dec 2024. Our Tangaroa Blue Foundation representative, Bella Charlesworth, will be there, reporting on the event as it unfolds. #AMDI #marinedebris #Tangaroablue #tangaroabluefoundation #INC5 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution Break Free From Plastic

Circular Economy and Plastics Treaty 🔄🥤 The World Bank will participate as an observer in the official negotiations at #INC5, building on progress made at #INC4. 🫱🏽🫲🏼 The negotiations will focus on finalizing the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. 📅 Nov 26&27: Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) and Finance for Developing Countries: K-eco and World Bank will host two sessions (15:00-16:30 daily) to help developing countries understand, devise, and implement EPR systems in their countries. Link to know more about the #INC5 events https://lnkd.in/e2rNJ5uM #CircularEconomy #Plastics #Sustainability #Recycling #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #WasteManagement #PlasticPollution #EcoDesign #MaterialRecovery #ZeroWaste #ProducerResponsibility #SustainablePackaging #WasteReduction #ResourceEfficiency #ClosedLoopSystems #EconomíaCircular #Plásticos #Sostenibilidad #Reciclaje #ResponsabilidadExtendidaDelProductor #GestiónDeResiduos #ContaminaciónPorPlásticos #Ecodiseño #RecuperaciónDeMateriales #CeroResiduos #ResponsabilidadDelProductor #EmpaquesSostenibles #ReducciónDeResiduos #EficienciaDeRecursos #SistemasCerrados

🌍 The INC-5 Negotiations - Where Are We Now? As the curtains close on #INC5 in Busan, South Korea, stakeholders reflect on valuable lessons learned and critical challenges that lie ahead. The fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (#INC5) session brought nations together to deliberate the first International Legally Binding Instrument (#ILBI) on plastic pollution-a treaty with the potential to transform global plastics 💡 What We’ve Learned: Despite the lack of a finalized treaty, progress was evident in discussions around extended producer responsibility (EPR), plastic production caps and a financing mechanism to ensure global equity. However, sharp divisions remain over implementation frameworks and economic trade-offs. Circular Innovation Lab ApS commends the collaborative spirit demonstrated throughout this critical week. We call on stakeholders to sustain momentum and amplify efforts toward a treaty that addresses the plastics lifecycle comprehensively while lodging circular economy principles.  From product design to sustainable waste management, this is a global opportunity to rethink plastics governance. 🔗 Explore our detailed analysis,reflections and the path forward: https://lnkd.in/ddmvpSdF #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5Busan #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy Arpit Bhutani Apoorva Arya Salma O. Sofia Manzali Vanessa Bazzoli Elise Mialaud Ben Omol Fabiola Padilla Daria Donadio Sophia Vlieger de Oliveira Célestin Toeset

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended early Monday morning with an agreement for Member states to meet again for what could be the final negotiation meeting to land a deal. After 7 days of negotiations countries could not agree on almost all the articles in the treaty. Civil society organisations, indigenous and frontline communities pushed hard for a treaty that prioritises production cuts which resulted in over 100 countries committing to a treaty that reduces plastic production. The challenge now is on the 100 countries to stand up and fight to ensure they deliver a treaty that will be fit for purpose. As part of a strong Civil Society Coalition, we will be here to keep them accountable and cheer them up. Aluta continua! #INC5, #Globalplasticstreaty, #Breakfreefromplastics cc Greenpeace Africa

After a week of extensive deliberations in #Ottawa, #Canada, the fourth round of negotiations (#INC4) on a legally binding 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘺 has ended with mixed results. On the positive side, delegates were able to make some progress in refining the revised draft text of the treaty. Additionally, two intersessional expert groups were successfully established, marking an important step forward in the preparation for the final round of negotiations at #INC5 in #Busan, #Korea, in late November 2024. On the negative side, major divergences persist on provisions that target plastic production or chemicals and polymers of concern in plastic products. These so-called upstream measures are viewed by many as essential for effectively ending plastic pollution. INC-4 revealed that common ground is not yet in sight on these issues. Instead, negotiations on these have become even more confrontational. adelphi has long been at the forefront of advocating for an ambitious plastics treaty. Since the inception of the INC in February 2022, our initiatives have played an important role in educating and assisting member states from diverse regions throughout the negotiation process. Most recently through the Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea (PROMAR) project, adelphi has provided direct support for the delegations from #CostaRica and the #DominicanRepublic at the INC-4 in Ottawa. Get the full debrief and outlook for the upcoming INC-5 in Busan, Korea in our latest News article: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJRTbr7e UN Environment Programme ABREMA Cegesti Parley for the Oceans PROMAR #INC4 #INC5 #IntergovernmentalNegotiatingCommittee #GlobalPlasticsTreaty