While INC-5.1 in Busan, Republic of Korea, did not lead to the adoption of a final treaty text, there were strong signs of progress. Governments showed increasing alignment and agreed to maintain momentum by resuming negotiations at INC-5.2, which will take place in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025.

Despite tireless efforts by the INC Chair and government negotiators to finalise a global plastics treaty, it will not be agreed in Busan, as planned. We are encouraged by the increased alignment amongst over 100 countries on critical elements.

With only hours left for negotiations, governments must make a choice.

Representatives from the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty will attend as registered observers the fifth and final planned meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, between 25 November and 1 December 2024.

With limited time left for negotiations, reaching an agreement on everything at INC-5 may be challenging, so we have developed this Roadmap towards an effective Global Plastics Treaty that is fit for purpose.

We welcome and support the efforts of the INC Chair to facilitate further discussions amongst governments following the publication of the 3rd iteration of his ‘Non Paper’.