{"id":56438,"date":"2024-09-27T11:44:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/?p=56438"},"modified":"2024-09-27T11:44:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:44:32","slug":"kenya-greenpeace-africa-commends-the-government-decision-to-join-the-high-ambition-coalition-to-end-plastic-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/press\/56438\/kenya-greenpeace-africa-commends-the-government-decision-to-join-the-high-ambition-coalition-to-end-plastic-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya: Greenpeace Africa commends the government decision to join the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nairobi 26\/09\/2024<\/strong>\/ Kenya has officially joined the High Ambition Coalition<\/a> aimed at eliminating plastics pollution, which now comprises 67 nations dedicated to establishing a robust international legally binding instrument based on a comprehensive and circular approach that mandates urgent actions and effective measures throughout the entire lifecycle of plastics.<\/p>\n\n

The decision represents a significant development at a crucial juncture in the negotiations for a plastics treaty. There is an urgent need for a strong and unified commitment to conclude discussions for a comprehensive and effective treaty during the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) scheduled to take place in Busan in November 2024.<\/p>\n\n

In light of what is at stake , Gerance Mutwol, Plastic campaigner at Greenpeace Africa, stated: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

 \u201cAs Kenya demonstrates commitment and political goodwill towards a robust treaty, we urge the Kenyan government to endorse and sign the Bridge to Busan Declaration<\/em><\/a>. Kenya should champion a treaty that prioritizes reducing plastic production by at least 75% by 2040, based on the 2019 baseline, in order to maintain global temperatures below 1.5\u00b0 C and safeguard our health, rights, communities, and the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201c Kenya must endeavor to eradicate plastic pollution throughout its entire lifecycle to protect both the environment and human health, while also eliminating single-use plastics, beginning with problematic items such as sachets. Furthermore, there is a pressing need to transition towards a just and inclusive low-carbon, zero-waste, toxic-free, reuse-oriented economy,\u201d Gerance added.<\/p>\n\n

Kenya, alongside nations like Rwanda, has been in the forefront towards a continent free from single-use plastics. Governments across Africa and globally must recognize that the Global Plastics Treaty presents a unique opportunity to address this mounting global crisis.<\/p>\n\n

For interview inquiries, kindly contact<\/p>\n\n

Luchelle Feukeng, Communication and Storytelling Manager, Greenpeace Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

lfeukeng@greenpeace.org<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

+237 656 46 35 45 <\/p>\n\n

Gerance Mutwol, Plastic Campaigner <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

gmutwol@greenpeace.org<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

+254 708 028 390<\/p>\n\n

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