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The government’s fast-track approvals bill is a race to the bottom
RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop, is one of three ministers who will have unprecedented power to approve any development project under the Fast-Track Approvals Bill. He has written to over…
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8 in 10 people support cut in plastic production ahead of Global Plastics Treaty talks in Ottawa
Eight out of 10 people support cutting plastic production revealed a new Greenpeace International report ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty
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People vs Plastic Report
The results of this survey demonstrate that there is overwhelming public support for the Global Plastics Treaty to cut plastic production, end single-use plastics and advance reuse-based solutions.
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Plastic’s role in the triple planetary crisis
The world is facing a triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss — a trifecta of injustice. While these crises have different dimensions that often overlap, one thing…
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UN INC3 ends in frustration as governments allow low ambition countries to derail Global Plastics Treaty
Nairobi, Kenya – The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC3) for a Global Plastics Treaty ends on a disappointing note for the fight against the plastic and climate…
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An indigenous perspective is essential for a strong Global Plastics Treaty
This week, I am in Nairobi as an observer delegate to the third round of negotiations for a Global Plastic Treaty.
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Artists, activists call for Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic
Nairobi, Kenya – Thirteen celebrated activists, athletes and actors from around the world have appeared in a video calling to end the age of plastic. The 90-second video from Greenpeace…
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Greenpeace demands for a strong Global Plastics Treaty
The INC3 negotiations are happening now. In order to End The Age Of Plastic, world leaders MUST push for a STRONG Global Plastics Treaty at the negotiating table. Here's what that looks like.
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EU-Mercosur: the European Union’s dirty plastic secret
While world leaders are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic, the European Union is trying to push through a free trade agreement with the Mercosur…
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Why Greenpeace is calling on governments to cut plastic production by at least 75% by 2040
The data is clear. Global plastic production doubled from 2000 to 2019, reaching 460 million tonnes (Mt) per year, and without action is anticipated to nearly triple by 2050.
