The Plastics Treaty fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) negotiations were suspended in December 2024, ending  with an updated structure for a treaty laid out in the Chair’s draft text of December 1st.

Unfortunately, the current draft text from the Chair of the INC lacks provisions that are necessary to protect human health. Although significant progress has been made in the negotiations and several countries have committed to reducing plastic production and eliminating hazardous chemicals, the draft of the Plastics Treaty must be strengthened to effectively protect human health and the environment through legally binding obligations.

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