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It’s tomorrow! With #INC4 negotiations underway, please join our awesome panel to hear their insights on the drafting of a binding treaty to end plastic pollution. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/ewddBhU2 #internationallaw #plasticpollution

This week, ICC delegates will be at the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee #INC4 to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. ICC and Inuit will be bringing crucial perspectives to the table at the UN plastic talks, highlighting the urgent need for a rights-based approach to sustainable solutions to protect our oceans and communities. Read more about it in the Hill Times article written by ICC Vice-Chair Lisa Qiluqqi Koperqualuk. https://lnkd.in/gmBDYbm5 #Inuit #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution

A monumental step forward in our commitment to combat plastic pollution! The revised draft text for the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations marks a crucial milestone in our global efforts. As we gear up for the upcoming session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4), convened to craft a binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in our precious marine environments, anticipation and determination rise. This session, scheduled from April 23 to 29, 2024, at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada, holds the promise of transformative change. Let's unite, advocate, and work towards a sustainable future free from the shackles of plastic pollution. Together, we shape the world we want to inherit! #PlasticFreeFuture #GlobalAction #EnvironmentalCommitment

**🌊 Advancing Global Sustainability: UNDP's Commitment to Combat Plastic Pollution 🌍** The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stands at the forefront of a critical initiative – the formulation of a revised draft text for the International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution in Marine Environments. This initiative underscores our unwavering dedication to tackling pressing global challenges and nurturing sustainable development on a global scale. The aim of this revised draft is monumental: to unify nations and stakeholders in a collective effort to combat the alarming rise of plastic pollution, especially in our oceans. It emphasizes the urgent need for a unified, comprehensive global response to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic waste on our precious marine ecosystems. Our collaborative approach, involving member states, environmental experts, and diverse stakeholders, has been pivotal. Together, we've prioritized key aspects: 🌊 **Scope and Objectives:** Defining the instrument's scope to encompass all forms of marine plastic waste while setting clear reduction and elimination objectives. 🌱 **Measures and Strategies:** Outlining diverse measures covering waste management, recycling, innovative plastic alternatives, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes. 🤝 **International Cooperation:** Highlighting the significance of cross-border collaboration, technology transfer, and capacity-building efforts to address plastic pollution collectively. 📊 **Monitoring and Compliance:** Proposing robust monitoring mechanisms and stringent compliance procedures for accountability and tracking progress. Our involvement mirrors our deep commitment to fostering sustainable practices, advocating for environmental stewardship, and catalyzing unified action to safeguard our oceans' health. This draft text signifies a pivotal milestone – a rallying point for global support and commitment to a legally binding framework combating plastic pollution and securing our marine ecosystems for generations to come. Join us in this pivotal journey towards a cleaner, healthier planet! #PlasticPollution #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalPartnerships 🌐🌱

April 2024 is crucial for #stakeholders in the intergovernmental negotiations on plastic #pollution. We hope to be unanimous in mandating the Executive Secretariat of the INC #PlasticPollution #Process to elaborate a first version of a legally binding international treaty against plastic pollution, including in the #marineenvironment. #Gabon is preparing its #participation in a particular political context. #nonregression #chemicalsimplification #humanrights #consensus #hope

Register for this upcoming webinar on "Centering Ocean Justice in the Global Plastics Treaty." Join Earth Law Center, EarthEcho International, The Ocean Project, and World Ocean Day for a critical discussion on ocean justice and plastic pollution!

There has been lots of discussion recently on how to address existing plastic pollution in the #PlasticsTreaty. Environmental Investigation Agency and OceanCare have released a new report highlighting our view of the issue. In the report we: 1️⃣ Highlight the concerns that have been raised on quick-fix clean-up technologies 2️⃣ Provide recommendations for how we can regulate clean-ups in a new treaty We are urging governments to prioritise upstream solutions to truly turn off the tap of plastic pollution and take a precautionary approach to clean-up to avoid unintended consequences and further environmental damage! https://lnkd.in/eGC9KA5Q

That's a kick off for the 🇧🇪 team! On Tuesday starts the 4th session of the international negotiation committee to end plastic pollution and this time, the Belgian Presidency is coordinating the EU position - let's go 👊🏿 #INC4 #EU2024BE

Road to Busan clear as negotiations on a global plastics treaty close in Ottawa. The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), concluded in April with an advanced draft text of the instrument and agreement on intersessional work ahead of the fifth session (INC-5) in November. https://zurl.co/vXiI

Did you know countries around the world are currently negotiating a treaty to stop plastic pollution? The good news is that, as is essential, the draft treaty tackles the whole lifecycle of plastics from design and production to use and disposal. But challenges still need to be overcome. This is a great video to learn more about it 👇 https://lnkd.in/efs4GR5Z