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📢 INC5 in Busan ends without a Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution. 😢💔 Negotiations will continue in an INC5.2, date and location to be announced. I truly respect the effort, commitment and perseverance of all negotiators, the Bureau and the Chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso, but I am extremely sad that a final treaty text could not be reached. 😢 While it is good that the process is designed to find consensus with as many countries as possible and to understand the reasons of those opposing and holding back the progress, it is painful to know that profit wins over sanity and responsibility for future generations.💔 Important statements have been made by Juliet Kabera from Rwanda, calling all to up for ambition, and Camila Zepeda, reading out a statement on behalf of 95 countries to phase out harmful substances and chemicals of concerns. I end with Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez words as mine are too weak "Every day of delay is a day against humanity." 🌏💔💚 #INC5 #plasticpollution #GlobalPlasticTreaty #UNEP

🌍🌱 Exciting Update from INC-5 in Busan! The ESDO delegation has officially arrived in Busan, South Korea to actively participate in the 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on Plastic Pollution. This crucial global gathering aims to shape the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, addressing the crisis from source to ocean. As a dedicated voice for a plastic-free future, ESDO will advocate for robust policies to phase out single-use plastics, eliminate toxic additives, and promote sustainable alternatives. Stay tuned for live updates, insights, and discussions as we push for a just and ambitious treaty to protect our planet. Together, we can turn the tide on plastic pollution! 🌊✨ #INC5 #PlasticPollution #ESDOInAction #TowardsPlasticFreeFuture #GlobalNegotiations #EnvironmentMatters

Once again another critical moment is upon us with the next round of negotiations to establish a Global Plastics Treaty taking place in Busan, South Korea. Here are some thoughts from team Fauna & Flora on what we want from this meeting!

The final round of negotiations for the UN's legally binding #plastictreaty is happening in Busan, South Korea, from November 25th to December 1st!   One of the ambitions is to commit to establishing or enhancing national targets and systems for collection, reuse, and recycling, grounded in shared definitions and fundamental principles of Extended Producer Responsibility #EPR frameworks, Deposit Return Systems #DRS, and other policy instruments. The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) marks a pivotal moment in the fight against plastic pollution. Each year, over 11 million metric tons of plastic waste flood our oceans, impacting marine life, ecosystems, and communities. Without decisive action, this figure could nearly triple by 2040.    🎯 Why EPR Matters for the Global Plastics Treaty: - Encourages sustainable design and innovation. - Reduces dependence on virgin materials through increased recycling. - Creates consistency by harmonizing fragmented regulatory frameworks.   💡 As producers, this is your chance to adapt your business and lead the charge in creating a future aligned with the principles of sustainability and circularity. #PlasticsTreaty #INC5 #Sustainability #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #CircularEconomy #PlasticWaste #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #Packaging https://lnkd.in/dyuuF5NB

Last week, GRID-Arendal joined the fifth negotiations for a Global Plastic Treaty in Busan, Korea. 🌏 At a side event organised by the University of Portsmouth, our Communication Expert Elena van Doorn shared how GRID-Arendal uses arts-based methods to: 🔹 Promote effective plastic policies 🔹 Address climate impacts of plastics 🔹 Advocate for a Just Transition for the informal recycling sector From bringing waste pickers’ voices to the stage at INC-3 in Nairobi to hosting the ‘Plastic Action = Climate Action’ exhibition at INC-5, GRID-Arendal continues to support these negotiations through creative projects and partnerships. 📢 Discover more about our work: [https://lnkd.in/dZN99kRh] #PlasticPollution #INC5 #GlobalCooperation#ElephantInTheRoom

The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, marks a turning point in the global fight against plastic pollution. This is our chance to secure a legally binding treaty to stop plastics from choking oceans, harming wildlife, and disrupting ecosystems. Current measures fall short; we need enforceable targets to reduce plastic production and consumption. This treaty is a lifeline for future generations. To address the growing crisis, the world needs stronger waste management systems. A shift toward circular economies is essential to ensure resources are reused, and waste is minimized. Governments must act now to support a bold INC-5 treaty that prioritizes our planet’s well-being.  #INC5 #ClimateActionNow 

🌏 As South Korea prepares to host the UN Plastics Treaty talks in Busan at the end of the month, CARBIOS had the opportunity to participate in a seminar hosted by the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea and the National Assembly Forum on Climate Change. This seminar brought together policymakers, industry leaders, NGOs, and civil society representatives to explore ways to combat global plastic pollution through stronger policies and legal frameworks. Indeed, the outcome of the fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee will be pivotal, as it may determine the structure of global plastic regulation for years to come. On this occasion, CARBIOS presented its groundbreaking innovations and highlighted how government support in financing, regulation, and enforcement is essential for advancing recycling technologies that address plastic pollution from a lifecycle perspective. With the UN projecting plastic waste levels to triple by 2040, the urgency of collaborative action has never been greater to achieve a sustainable, circular future. 🌍♻️ #UNPlasticsTreaty #Carbios #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #Sustainability   photo courtesy of EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea and EU in Korea Green Partnership Programme

Countdown to INC-5: Shaping a Global Solution to Plastic Pollution! The clock is ticking as we approach INC-5, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, set to take place from 25 Nov to 1 Dec 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea. This pivotal event is a continuation of the landmark UNEA-5.2 resolution from March 2022, marking a critical stride towards establishing a global, legally binding instrument to tackle plastic pollution and safeguard our oceans. As we gear up for this session, let's unite in our efforts to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Together, we have the power to drive meaningful change and protect our planet for generations to come. Stay tuned for updates and join the conversation on how we can make a lasting impact. #INC5 #PlasticPollution #UNEA #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAction #GlobalGoals #CircularEconomy #OceanProtection

🏗 Did you know that the building and construction sector is the biggest user of #PVC, a plastic known to contain toxic chemicals? 🏠 Did you know that the use of plastics in our homes means that we are exposed to plastics chemicals and microplastics in our indoor environments? The fifth (and final??) #PlasticsTreaty negotiation meeting will take place in #Busan 25 Nov-1 Dec #INC5. This is an opportunity for the global community to regulate plastics throughout their full life cycle. And we should address all plastics, including the ones in buildings! ⬇ Tune in to this webinar to learn more about #plastics in the built environment and solutions showing how we can do things better.

In one week, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee #INC5 to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution will kick off in Busan, South Korea 🇰🇷 🎯 While there is still a lot to be negotiated, Fauna & Flora approaches this meeting with positivity that an effective #PlasticsTreaty can be finalised. 🌏 INC-5 must be the place where we all come together as ONE, to save #people & #nature from the plastic crisis. Delegates must create history, ensuring that the treaty is #ambitious, incorporating a full lifecycle approach that tackles both the physical and chemical impacts of plastic pollution. It is key that Member States agree on legally binding treaty provisions that: ✅️ Ensure global plastic production reduction ✅️ Regulates and eliminates hazardous chemicals and polymers of concern for human health and the environment ✅️ Promotes upstream measures, like reuse systems, over downstream measures ✅️ Ensures a strong, equitable and dedicated financial mechanism Together with this, Fauna & Flora wants to see a treaty that: 🐋 Fully incorporates the protection of #biodiversity and ecosystem health, all of which is critical to human wellbeing and planetary stability. 🤝 Is driven by and representative of the needs of #local actors & implements locally appropriate solutions  🔬 Addresses #microplastics across the full life cycle of plastics and plastic products, including plastic #pellets – an entirely preventable #pollution 💡 Avoids false solutions like #PlasticCredits See how this can be achieved: https://lnkd.in/etnNTweu 📷 Batumi Garbage Dump, Georgia / Stephanie Foote, Fauna & Flora