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BREAKING: Country delegates failed to agree on a Global #PlasticsTreaty in Busan, Republic of Korea and there is an additional session planned for next year. What you need to know about what happened at INC-5:  ✅ There’s more agreement among member states on having a strong binding provision on production.  ✅ Strong statements in favor of an ambitious treaty by many including Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Honduras.  ✅ Strong option still on the table for production reduction   ❌ Indigenous Rights are still not mentioned in the chair’s most recent paper ❌ Language for plastic reduction remains vague and nonbinding  ❌ Civil society, including Indigenous rights holders, waste pickers, fenceline and frontline communities, women, scientists, and NGOs, excluded from much of the negotiations ❌ Fossil fuel lobbyists and  oil exporting states deliberately stalling treaty progress Despite challenges throughout the INC process, civil society will continue to organize, make our voices heard, and keep pushing for an ambitious treaty the world needs. You can follow along with our work here: https://bit.ly/PEplastics. 📷 PC: Seunghyeok Choi

📅 👥 From November 25 to December 1, the final negotiations of the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5) are taking place in Busan, South Korea, to conclude an agreement on a global instrument to address #plasticpollution. 🔴 🛍️ The European Union proposes improving the circularity of the #plastic #industry by setting requirements for countries to control their high and unsustainable levels of primary plastic polymer #production. 👍 According to the UN Environment Programme, more than 127 countries had already introduced rules on single-use plastics before the negotiations started. 🗣️ Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Maroš Šefčovič: "We need coordinated global policies to change plastic production and #consumption patterns in a way that delivers for #people and the #planet." https://lnkd.in/dHMDzq2S

‘’The clock is now ticking for governments to make a decisive choice at the next negotiating session in 2025.’’ - Rob Opsomer, Executive Lead on Plastics and Finance, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Despite the determined efforts of the Chair and government representatives, countries did not reach a final agreement at the fifth round of negotiations (INC-5) for a global plastics treaty, which closed on the 1st of December in Busan, South Korea. A draft text released on Sunday revealed continued division between the majority of countries calling for binding global rules across the full plastics lifecycle and a smaller number of countries opposing such measures. An ambitious treaty provides a real chance to prevent plastic waste from being created in the first place. Governments should now seize this opportunity to show that the world can meet global challenges with global solutions. Read the Foundation’s statement on the outcome of INC-5 here: https://lnkd.in/e8QAGbbK

🚨 ACTION OF THE MONTH!🚨 It's crunch time for the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations! From Nov 25 - Dec 1, leaders from around the world will gather in Busan, South Korea, for the final round of talks to tackle the plastic crisis. This is our chance to secure a legally binding treaty that addresses plastic production, design, and disposal—helping to protect our planet, ocean, and future generations. ⏱ Got 30 seconds? Use your voice to urge leaders to fulfill their commitments and make this treaty a reality. Take action today for a cleaner, healthier world: https://buff.ly/3AhdiUd

#GlobalPlasticsTreaty #TraitéMondialSurLesPlastiques #FithSession #Busan #RepublicOfKorea #SouthKorean The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), will take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan, Republic of Korean. Next month therefore, world leaders will gather in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth and final round of U.N. Global Plastics Treaty negotiations — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the toxic plastics lifecycle. Please, ask world leaders to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty during upcoming negotiations so that we can finally turn end the age of plastic. https://lnkd.in/d97ddtzN

Today marks the start of the 5th - and final - round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty. I am here in Busan, Korea - and trying to support where I can, so we can indeed reach a strong agreement this week. “It’s crucial that we agree on an effective treaty in Busan,” says Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, Norway’s minister of international development. “We can’t wait another 10 years from now to deliver results.” Plastic pollution is expected to double in 20 years unless the world takes action, she adds.” The opening speech from UN Environment Programme stressed urgency for human health, our environment and also for business. #businessneedsglobalrules Under the strong leadership of Luis Vayas Valdivieso I remain hopeful of a positive outcome, where we can advance on the basis of his non-paper. The stakes for a legally binding treaty have never been higher. As Korea said this morning: “We need to end plastic pollution, before plastic pollution ends us”. If you need any technical advice on the matter, specifically on the ‘how to’, you know where to find me. #Globalplasticstreaty #Plasticstreaty #Inc5

In less than 2 weeks, world leaders meet in Busan, South Korea for the critical fifth and final round of 🇺🇳 UN #PlasticsTreaty talks. 📣 That's why on November 24th, we’re delivering our millions strong global petition to world leaders to ensure governments get it right! We demand a signed, sealed and delivered treaty that will: ✅ Drastically cut plastic production ✅ Invest in reuse and refill alternatives ✅ Drive a just transition that supports communities most impacted by the plastic crisis Have you added your name yet? 👉 https://buff.ly/4emSFUA #BreakFreeFromPlastic #ClimateCrisis #plasticpollution #INC5

Global Collaboration is Key to Solving the Plastic Crisis 🌍 As the world watches negotiations on the global plastic treaty unfold in Busan, South Korea, we are reminded of the critical need for collective action on one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Despite the urgency to address plastic pollution, oil-rich nations and high-ambition countries remain locked in a standoff. The divide revolves around the crux of the issue: reducing plastic production. For some, it’s a lifeline for the planet; for others, a perceived threat to their economies. But here's the truth: we cannot tackle plastic pollution without addressing its root cause—overproduction. Plastic waste doesn't respect borders. It flows through rivers, pollutes oceans, and affects every ecosystem, from the Arctic to the tropics. Beyond the environment, unchecked plastic production harms public health, disrupts livelihoods, and exacerbates climate change. Countries like Mexico, France, Rwanda, and Fiji are stepping up, showing the courage to fight for a meaningful agreement. Yet, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges as key nations resist binding measures. This moment is pivotal. The decisions—or lack thereof—made here will shape our planet's future for generations. As leaders return to the negotiation table, the world is watching. Will nations prioritize short-term economic interests or embrace the responsibility to ensure a livable planet for all? 💡 Why this matters for everyone: ✅Economic opportunity: Transitioning to a circular economy can drive innovation, create jobs, and reduce reliance on virgin plastics. ✅Health and equity: Vulnerable communities bear the brunt of plastic pollution and its toxic effects. A treaty can protect them. ✅Climate action: Plastic is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions—tackling it helps mitigate the climate crisis. 🌟 Collaboration is the only way forward. The stakes are too high for half measures. Let’s ensure this treaty becomes a landmark moment in global environmental governance, not just another missed opportunity. #PlasticPollution #GlobalTreaty #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalJustice #Collaboration #FutureOfOurPlanet #StopPlasticWaste #UNEnvironment #GlobalSolutions #ZeroWaste #ActNow

🛑 In Busan, South Korea, negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty (INC5) have hit a critical impasse, with fossil fuel-producing countries avoiding binding measures on plastic production. The talks, meant to finalize two years of deliberations, will now continue in 2025.   👀 99% of plastics are made from chemicals derived from fossil fuels. As pressure increases to phase out production, some countries are leaning into plastics as an economic outlet for the fossil fuels they produce. This only deepens the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human health. Without binding agreements to limit the production of plastics at their source, we risk falling short of meaningful change.   💡 Rebecca Byrnes, Legal Director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, says: “The plastics crisis is inseparable from the fossil fuel crisis, and half-measures are not acceptable. Bold, systemic action is needed to prevent the fossil fuel industry from derailing global efforts to protect people and the planet.”   A #GlobalPlasticsTreaty must tackle the root cause—fossil fuels—and be complemented by a #FossilFuelTreaty to protect communities disproportionately impacted by both the plastics and climate crises—two sides of the same fossil fuel coin.   🔗Read the press release (link in comments)

𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐲 01 May 2023, Ottawa Canada - Pacific delegates are leaving Ottawa Canada exhausted but reasonably satisfied with an advanced draft text of an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. They are also acutely aware that the road to the next Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting (INC-5) is not going to be easy with the Committee agreeing to intersessional work in the lead up to Busan, Korea, at the end of the year. On the last day of the fourth session of the INC (INC-4) at the Shaw Centre on Monday, Pacific negotiators joined delegates from around the world as they worked into the early hours of Tuesday to agree to an advanced draft of a text aimed to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution. The advanced draft text is amongst the key decisions made at INC-4, with members also opting to create an Open-ended Legal Drafting Group as an advisory group to review elements of the text. The strong Pacific presence in the Canada Hall applauded the outcome gavelled by the Chair of the INC, Ambassador Luis Vayas, just after 3am. “We are truly grateful for your leadership and firm direction in advancing INC-4 to where we are. We understand that this week has been tough, particularly with the varying levels of progress across the different subgroups; but through it all, you and your team have carefully balanced the interests of all members,” H.E Ambassador Odo Tevi, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Vanuatu to the United Nations, and the Chair of the Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) told the plenary. Read more: ⬇⬇⬇ https://lnkd.in/grTRTXAN #CleanPacific #ResilientPacific #pacificsids Photo: IISD/ENB - Kiara Worth