brings together businesses and financial institutions committed to supporting the development of an ambitious, effective and legally binding UN treaty to end plastic pollution. The coalition is convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF, in collaboration with aligned businesses and supported by strategic NGO partners.
July 24, 2025
Representatives from our Coalition will attend INC 5.2 in Geneva as registered observers.
June 25, 2025
We remain steadfast in our belief that a treaty with harmonised regulations is the most effective way to pursue a lasting impact on plastic pollution while delivering economic, environmental and social value.
June 10, 2025
It is a timely and critical signal, ahead of the resumed negotiations (INC 5.2) in Geneva in August, showing that UN member states are increasingly aligned on how the treaty can meaningfully address the plastic pollution crisis.
June 5, 2025
As the Global Plastic Treaty negotiations enter a critical phase at the next Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting (INC 5.2) this August, the role of harmonised global regulations versus voluntary national approaches is at the core of the debate on this agreement.
April 23, 2025
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.
December 2, 2024
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.