States Seek Treaty on Plastic Pollution
States Seek Treaty on Plastic Pollution

Author(s): Szymon Zaręba
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: UN; pollution; plastic; UNEP;
Summary/Abstract: With negotiations likely to start later this year, a treaty supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is expected to make it possible to tackle the problem of plastic waste pollution, a transnational problem requiring international cooperation. The challenge will not be its adoption as much as its implementation, as it requires legislative action and investment by countries and business. However, it will benefit especially the environment, biodiversity, and human health. It is in Poland’s interest to negotiate flexible solutions and identify directions for national action.

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