As the process to develop a new international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution has advanced, there has been growing convergence among a diversity of governments that its objectives should focus on the protection of the environment and human health from plastic pollution.
This briefing note compiles and analyses contributions by INC members to ad hoc intersessional open-ended expert groups to inform and advance the work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. INC member contributions were made ahead of the in-person meeting of the ad hoc intersessional open-ended expert groups to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24–28 August 2024 and are synthesized in synthesis documents made available by the Co-Chairs of Expert Groups 1 and 2 and reflected in a full compilation of responses to a questionnaire issued by the Co-Chairs of Expert Group 2.
This briefing note does not represent an exhaustive analysis or compilation of all the views expressed on this issue by INC members. Rather, it aims to provide an overview of ways INC members have pointed to the protection of human health during the intersessional technical work thus far and to identify opportunities to advance convergence on an integrated approach for the protection of human health and the environment in the treaty.
Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
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