Despite tireless efforts by the INC Chair and government negotiators to finalise a global treaty addressing the full lifecycle of plastics, it has not been agreed during INC 5.2 in Geneva.

We urge governments to land an effective agreement with global harmonised regulation by the end of INC-5.2 in Geneva.

Governments committed to leaving Geneva with a strong treaty must act decisively.

Representatives from our Coalition will attend INC 5.2 in Geneva as registered observers.

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.

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.