Reflections on the new UN process to develop a treaty on plastics

Stephanie Switzer; Elisa Morgera

Reflections on the new UN process to develop a treaty on plastics

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Abstract

The monumental decision to begin negotiations on a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution was taken in early March 2022, at the second part of the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2). This blog post provides some initial reflections on the need for a new international treaty, the mandate agreed upon at UNEA and its relevance for a healthy ocean, equity and human rights.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Glasgow
Publication status	Published - 4 May 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

healthy oceans
plastics
fossil fuels
human rights
plastic pollution

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Reflections on the new UN process to develop a treaty on plastics

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