This policy brief addresses the need for cutting plastic pollution at the source through upstream solutions to significantly decrease plastic pollution. To effectively combat the global plastics crisis, upstream measures must take center stage, as they address the problem at its source and create the necessary market incentives for sustainable alternatives. The brief outlines that cutting primary plastic production and increasing transparency can pave the way for an effective plastics treaty that safeguards both the environment and human health.
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Authors: Doris Knoblauch, Juan Baztan, Tara Olsen, Kristian Syberg, Bethanie Carney Almroth, Trisia Farrelly, Carmen Morales Caselles, and Neil Tangri
Document highlighting what the independent science shows is needed to achieve an effective plastics treaty. Science-based priorities for negotiators at INC-5.2 (EN) Prioridades basadas en la ciencia para los negociadores en INC-5.2 (ES) Priorités basées sur la science pour les négociateurs à la CIN-5.2 (FR)
Text of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty opening plenary intervention at INV 5.2 in Geneva: Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty: Opening Plenary Intervention (in English, French, Spanish)
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]