Regular and meaningful opportunities for independent scientific input to global plastics treaty (GPT) negotiations and subsequent implementation is critical to support member states in making science-based decisions, to agree upon common priorities, and to ensure the treaty is comprehensive, credible, just, and effective. Delivering the ambition mandated by UNEA 5/14 will require independent evidence spanning the full life cycle of plastics including feedstock extraction, product design and innovation, as well as consumption, waste management, pollution prevention, and safe and sustainable removal of legacy plastics.
The document from the Scientists’ Coalition summarises some examples of how independent scientific knowledge can help identify practical pathways to advance negotiations.
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
This document is part of a series on key sources of micro- and nanoplastics to the environment. It was originally published in 2024, and has been updated and republished in 2026. Download the document: Paint – A key source of microplastics to the environment (EN)
This document is part of a series on key sources of micro- and nanoplastics to the environment. It was originally published in 2024, and has been updated and republished in 2026. Download the document: Microfibres from textiles: Fate, effects, and mitigation strategies (EN)
This document is part of a series on key sources of micro- and nanoplastics to the environment. It was originally published in 2024, and has been updated and republished in 2026. Download the document: Intentionally added plastics in personal care products (EN)
This document is part of a series on key sources of micro- and nanoplastics to the environment. It was originally published in 2024, and has been updated and republished in 2026. Download the document: Plastic pellets, powders, and flakes – a key source of microplastics to the environment (EN)