The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with no treaty in sight. Member states have agreed to meet again for what could be the final negotiation meeting to land a deal.<\/p>\n\n
In response, Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead for the Pan-African Plastic Project<\/strong>, said: <\/p>\n\n \u201cWe came to Busan with a shared vision of getting a treaty to protect fenceline communities who bear a disproportionate burden of plastics pollution stemming from constant exposure and intake of plastics. It’s a pity that Member states continue to dance around the negotiations disregarding the dire consequences of plastic pollution on human health and the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cAmbitious countries need to up their game, step up with courage, and deliver a treaty that cuts plastic production to alleviate our communities from the detrimental impacts of plastics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cDespite the African group of negotiators putting up a strong case for a dedicated standalone finance mechanism supported by 126 member states, the final chair\u2019s text completely ignored it. The incorporation of this financial mechanism is critical for developing nations to implement this treaty once it is agreed. We hope to see more transparency, commitment and political goodwill in the subsequent negotiations.\u201d <\/p>\n\n Graham Forbes, Greenpeace Head of Delegation to the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations <\/strong>and Global Plastics Campaign Lead at Greenpeace USA, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \u201cEvery day that governments allow polluters to continue flooding the world with plastic, we all pay the price. This delay comes with dire consequences for people and the planet, ruthlessly sacrificing those on the frontlines of this crisis. But this week over 100 Member States, representing billions of people, rejected a toothless deal that would have accomplished nothing, and stood before the world committing to an ambitious treaty. Now, it\u2019s time they stand by this promise and deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cFor the next meeting, the assignment for member states is clear: the ambitious majority must break through fossil fuel influence and the obstruction of a few, to deliver an effective agreement with binding global targets and measures to reduce plastic production. They must fight for protections against dangerous chemicals, bans on single-use plastics, reuse targets, and an equitable financing plan. They must use their power to ensure the INC process is inclusive and just, prioritize access for the communities most affected by plastic pollution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cWe stand at a historic crossroads. The opportunity to secure an impactful plastics treaty that protects our health, biodiversity and climate remains within reach. Strong political headwinds make this more challenging, but the lesson from INC5 is clear: ambitious countries must not allow the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries, backed by a small minority of countries, to prevent the will of the vast majority. A strong agreement that protects people and the planet is our only option.\u201d<\/p>\n\n Photos and Videos can be accessed from the Greenpeace Media Library<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with no treaty in sight. 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