In preparation for the upcoming INC 5.2 sessions in Geneva, the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty has developed a series of short policy briefs, providing a summary of key scientific information related to Articles in the draft global plastics treaty.
These documents have all undergone a rigorous internal peer review process to ensure that they provide up to date and unbiased scientific information regarding each Article represented.
Read and download the Policy Brief related to Article 7 of the draft global plastics treaty text:
Releases and leakages: Why is this article important and what could be improved? (English)
Rejets et fuites: Pourquoi cet article est important et comment peut-il être amélioré? (Français)
Liberaciones y fugas: ¿Por qué es importante este artículo y qué se podría mejorar? (Español)
This short document provides an overview of useful scientific resources for each of the four clusters and other discussion topics planned by the Chair for the upcoming HoDs meetings. Download the document: In English here In French here In Spanish here
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