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The fight continues, no treaty yet
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with an agreement to meet again for what will be the final negotiation meeting…
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Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic deliver almost 3 million signatures demanding strong Global Plastics Treaty
Busan, South Korea – A petition signed by almost three million people from over 182 countries calling for a historic, legally binding, Global Plastics Treaty to drastically reduce production and…
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Unifying our approach to sustainable development goals
Does Malaysia's quest to include Sustainable Development Goals need an intervention? Maybe. Because what we need is a holistic and unified view and direction on Sustainable Development Goals that prioritise people and planet.
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5 bold steps for a plastic waste-free Malaysia
Malaysia is ambitiously on the road toward a plastic waste-free future that will reduce public health risks, take into account green jobs and protect our natural environment from plastics’ hazardous impacts.
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Malaysia vs Plastic
Strategic actions and policy recommendations Greenpeace Malaysia sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).
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Reuse, Refill, and Reform: Prioritising People and Planet Over Industry Profit in Plastic Policy
We're at the brink of a crisis, and the government's move to address plastic pollution through new laws prioritising reusable systems over single-use plastics is crucial. With over 80% public support, the government must prioritise people and the planet by phasing down plastic production at INC5 in November 2024.
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Go BIG or go home: Malaysia at INC4
Malaysia's government claims that there is progress on the Global Plastics Treaty during INC4 - but the delegation team, that includes parties with self-interested goals like the petrochemical industry, largely opted to contribute minimally to the Global Plastics Treaty draft.
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To be a treaty for the people, the Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production
Have you ever seen a referendum that 80% of people would support? Such an event is rare, although not unprecedented. This is a remarkable result, which demonstrates broad support for the proposed measure: it is a vote to be taken seriously.
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ASEAN Leadership Key to the Success of Global Plastic Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
An open letter from civil society organisations to ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiation to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Sufficient for the past, but we are not dinosaurs
It may not be obvious, but a significant aspect of striving to enhance Malaysia's environmental quality is closely tied to the numerous minor regulatory barriers that impede our pursuit of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future.