UN Negotiates Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution in Ottawa
The negotiations aim to develop a legally-binding treaty to combat plastic pollution, with Canada playing a leading role amid industry resistance.
Overview
- Canada hosts the fourth session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in Ottawa, focusing on a global treaty against plastic pollution.
- Environmental groups emphasize the urgent need to address plastic pollution, which is considered the second most pressing environmental issue after climate change.
- Projections on significant buildings in Ottawa declare 'PLASTIC IS TOXIC', highlighting the dangers and urging decisive action.
- Health experts link plastic additives to serious health risks, advocating for strict regulations and transparency in the plastics industry.
- The treaty discussions face challenges from the fossil fuel and plastics industries, which have historically hindered progress on addressing plastic pollution.