Global Plastic Treaty
Plastic is everywhere, in our food, air, water, and blood. It’s fueling the climate crisis, harming wildlife, and disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.
We need bold, systemic change. That’s why Greenpeace is campaigning for a strong Global Plastics Treaty that tackles plastic pollution at its root: production.
Our Approach
Plastic pollution doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should the solutions.
A strong Global Plastics Treaty sets global rules that hold the biggest polluters accountable, stop plastic dumping in vulnerable communities, and tackle the problem at its root: by cutting plastic production and focusing on upstream solutions, not just cleanup. Our approach focuses on turning this vision into reality:
Drive political action
We engage local and global policymakers through lobbying, roundtable discussions, and direct advocacy, encouraging them to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty on behalf of our country and region.
Expose the system
Through investigations, research, and storytelling, we expose the companies driving plastic pollution and the false solutions like burning plastic or pretending recycling is enough.
Mobilise global pressure
We support people-powered actions across borders, from marching to digital campaigns, especially elevating voices from the Global South and frontline communities.
Center justice and equity
We work with allies, activists, and affected communities to ensure the treaty doesn’t just serve powerful countries or corporations, but protects people and the planet.
Our Projects
We use art installations, creative activism, and policy recommendations to expose the real cost of plastics pollution and demand long-term solutions.
Global advocacy & movement
Through grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and global day-of-action campaigns, we unite allies and people from every corner of the world to demand justice, and show leaders that the world is watching.
Rally against polluters
We expose corporations like Dove fueling the plastic crisis and mobilise public pressure to hold them accountable, online and in the streets. Because without corporate change, there’s no real solution.
Policy recommendations
We engage with and urge policymakers like Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability to push for a strong Global Plastics Treaty, backed by clear, actionable recommendations.
Creative activism
We use storytelling and art to make the plastic crisis impossible to ignore. From installations made of waste to social media campaigns, our creative campaigns raise public awareness, shift mindsets, and spark conversations.
Events & activities
We mobilize people across the region through cleanup drives, plastic-free campaigns, workshops, and public forums. We create momentum and public pressure for real change.
Use research to drive change
We use scientific reports, policy briefings, and investigative research to expose the truth behind the plastic crisis, and to pressure decision-makers with facts they can’t ignore.
How You Can Help
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Let’s end the age of plastic!
We have a rare chance to turn the tide on plastic. Add your name before the final Global Plastics Treaty talks this August.
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Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential and integral part of the Greenpeace family, the heart and soul of Greenpeace. Sign up as a Greenpeace Malaysia volunteer today
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Every Donation Counts
We can’t do this without your help. Take action for environment protection, please make a donation today.
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Malaysia’s support of the global plastics treaty at INC5.2
We sent a letter to several ministers, including the acting National Resources and Environment and Sustainability Minister (NRES) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani on the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2) this week with the hopes of landing a final deal, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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More businesses join the call for a strong UN Plastics Treaty, support global change
As the final scheduled UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations approach, the voices supporting and calling for an ambitious Treaty are getting louder.
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Plastics, profits and power
Plastics, Profits & Power exposes how fossil fuel and petrochemical companies are working to derail the Global Plastics Treaty, the world’s most ambitious effort to end plastic pollution.
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Southeast Asia’s human rights response to the plastic crisis
Our fight against plastic pollution continues. The plastic pollution crisis gripping Southeast Asia cannot wait for global consensus.
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Every breath you take
A new Greenpeace International report released today reveals that over 50 million people in 11 countries are at risk of exposure to hazardous air pollution from living near plastic linked…
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